Interpose (Verb)
Meaning 1
Introduce; "God interposed death".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The priest interposed himself between the arguing couple to calm them down.
- The moderator interposed a question to bring the debate back on track.
- The lawyer interposed an objection to the judge's line of questioning.
- A sudden illness interposed and he could no longer continue his work.
- Fate interposed and brought the two estranged friends back together again.
Meaning 2
To insert between other elements; "She interjected clever remarks".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 3
Be or come between; "An interposing thicket blocked their way".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Meaning 4
Get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force; "Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.