interpose

interpose has 11 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 9.

Definitions

• v. t.. To place between; as, to interpose a screen between the eye and the light.
• v. t.. To thrust; to intrude; to between, either for aid or for troubling.
• v. t.. To introduce or inject between the parts of a conversation or argument.
• v. i.. To be or come between.
• v. i.. To step in between parties at variance; to mediate; as, the prince interposed and made peace.
• v. i.. To utter a sentiment by way of interruption.
• n.. Interposition.
• v.. to insert between other elements; "She interjected clever remarks"
• v.. introduce; "God interposed death"
• v.. be or come between; "An interposing thicket blocked their way"
• v.. 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?"