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inject

verb
in·​ject | \ in-ˈjekt How to pronounce inject (audio) \
injected; injecting; injects

Definition of inject

transitive verb

1a : to introduce into something forcefully inject fuel into an engine
b : to force a fluid into (as for medical purposes) inject a drug into the bloodstream
2 : to introduce as an element or factor in or into some situation or subject condemning any attempt to inject religious bigotry into the campaign — Current Biography
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Other Words from inject

injectable \ in-​ˈjek-​tÉ™-​bÉ™l How to pronounce injectable (audio) \ adjective or noun
injector \ in-​ˈjek-​tÉ™r How to pronounce injector (audio) \ noun

Examples of inject in a Sentence

She told a few jokes to inject a little humor into her speech. We need to inject some life into this party.

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 Aya de Leon, injecting the heist novel with a feminist spirit, imagines what her unlikely heroine would do in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. — Margaret Wappler, Los Angeles Times, "5 must-go L.A. book events— from Leimert Park Book Fair to an ode to strip malls," 23 Aug. 2019 Spider-Man injected humor into the lofty proceedings of the Avengers: The webslinger has a zinger for every baddie. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, "What the Future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Looks Like Without Spider-Man," 22 Aug. 2019 First, the doctor injects potassium chloride or digoxin into the fetus’s heart, killing it within minutes. — The Economist, "What explains Donald Trump’s war on late-term abortions?," 22 Aug. 2019 Because, good God, President Donald Trump injected a lot of stupidity into the political ether. — Daniel W. Drezner, The Denver Post, "Guest Commentary: An especially effective day in the beclowning of the Trump White House," 21 Aug. 2019 Some doctors will only inject both under the eye and the surrounding cheek area to create better symmetry, which requires more filler and drives the price up. — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, "Everything You Need to Know About Under Eye Filler for Dark Circles," 14 Aug. 2019 Trump has injected uncertainty in longstanding relationships between the United States and some of its most important trading partners. — Chris Isidore, CNN, "Foreign investment in America, a driver of jobs, is declining," 13 Aug. 2019 The European banking system was freezing up, and on Aug. 9, the European Central Bank injected 95 billion euros to try to ensure the free flow of money and avoid a credit crunch. — Neil Irwin, New York Times, "It’s Another Rocky August in the Markets. Does It Look Like 1998, or 2007?," 12 Aug. 2019 Against this backdrop, the CDC has injected federal resources. — Laura Ungar, USA TODAY, "Hepatitis A is breaking out across the country in wake of opioid crisis," 10 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of inject

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for inject

Latin injectus, past participle of inicere, from in- + jacere to throw — more at jet

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inject

verb
How to pronounce inject (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of inject

: to force a liquid medicine or drug into someone or something by using a special needle
: to force (a liquid) into something
: to add (something) to something : to introduce (a particular quality) into something

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inject

verb
in·​ject | \ in-ˈjekt How to pronounce inject (audio) \
injected; injecting

Kids Definition of inject

1 : to force a fluid (as a medicine) into by using a special needle
2 : to introduce as something needed or additional He tried to inject confidence into his brother.

inject

transitive verb
in·​ject | \ in-ˈjekt How to pronounce inject (audio) \

Medical Definition of inject

1 : to force a fluid into (a vessel, cavity, or tissue) for preserving, hardening, or coloring structures
2 : to introduce (as by injection or gravity flow) a fluid into (a living body) especially for the purpose of restoring fluid balance, treating nutritional deficiencies or disease, or relieving pain also : to treat (an individual) with injections

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