insert

¹in·sert

verb \in-ˈsərt\

Definition of INSERT

transitive verb

1

: to put or thrust in <insert the key in the lock> <insert a spacecraft into orbit>

2

: to put or introduce into the body of something : interpolate <insert a change in a manuscript>

3

: to set in and make fast; especially : to insert by sewing between two cut edges

4

: to place into action (as in a game) <insert a new pitcher>

intransitive verb

of a muscle : to be in attachment to the part to be moved

— in·sert·er noun

Examples of INSERT

1. Insert your credit card here.
2. You need to insert a comma between these two words.
3. insert a space between paragraphs
4. They tried to insert themselves into the conversation.

Origin of INSERT

Latin insertus, past participle of inserere, from in- + serere to join — more at series

First Known Use: 1529

Related to INSERT

Synonyms: edge in, fit (in or into), inject, insinuate, intercalate, interject, interpolate, interpose, intersperse, introduce, sandwich (in or between), work in

Related Words: cut in, inlay, inset, install; interfile, interline, lard, weave; cram, shove, thrust, wedge; add, append, attach

Near Antonyms: eject, eliminate, exclude, expel, extract, withdraw; deduct, detach, subtract; reject

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See Synonym Discussion at introduce

Rhymes with INSERT

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