intersperse

in·ter·sperse

verb \ˌin-tər-ˈspərs\

in·ter·spersedin·ter·spers·ing

Definition of INTERSPERSE

transitive verb

1

: to place something at intervals in or among <intersperse a book with pictures>

2

: to insert at intervals among other things <interspersing drawings throughout the text>

— in·ter·sper·sion \-ˈspər-zhən, -shən\ noun

Examples of INTERSPERSE

1. You should intersperse these pictures evenly throughout the book.
2. Some seagulls were interspersed among the ducks.

Origin of INTERSPERSE

Latin interspersus interspersed, from inter- + sparsus, past participle of spargere to scatter — more at spark

First Known Use: 1566

Related to INTERSPERSE

Synonyms: interlace, thread, interweave, lace, salt, weave, wreathe

Related Words: insert, intermingle, mingle, mix; alternate, juxtapose; amalgamate, assimilate, blend, combine, commingle, embody, fuse, incorporate, integrate, merge

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

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Rhymes with INTERSPERSE

e-commerce, in reverse, nonsense verse, privy purse, reimburse, shepherd's purse, universe