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 interpose interpose /ˌɪntɝˈpoʊz/

verb

  1. () Be or come between  ( interpose )
    be or come between
     An interposing thicket blocked their way
    An interposing thicket blocked their way
  2. () To insert between other elements  ( inject , put in , come in , interject , interpose , throw in )
    to insert between other elements
     She interjected clever remarks
    She interjected clever remarks
  3. () Introduce  ( interpose )
    introduce
     God interposed death
    God interposed death
  4. Get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force  ( interpose , step in , interfere , intervene )
    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?
    Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?