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verb in·ject \ in-ˈjekt \

Definition of inject

transitive verb

1 a :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
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injectable

play \in-ˈjek-tə-bəl\ adjective or noun

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injector

play \in-ˈjek-tər\ noun

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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.

Recent Examples of inject from the Web

The funding will inject capital into a company that has been struggling to compete in the world of messaging, which is dominated by tech titan Facebook Inc. in most parts of the world.

— gerrit de vynck, Bloomberg.com, "Kik Plans to Raise $125 Million With Digital-Currency Sale," 29 Aug. 2017
Together the airports support more than 220,000 local jobs, injecting more than $26 billion to the local economy, according to the Houston Airport System.

— stephanie rosenbloom, New York Times, "With Houston Airports Closed, Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights," 28 Aug. 2017
Whit Merrifield injected some energy into the Thursday afternoon crowd with a leadoff home run in the first inning.

— maria torres, kansascity, "Jakob Junis’ efforts erased as eighth-inning homer dooms Royals in 3-2 loss to Rockies," 24 Aug. 2017
President Trump injected new life into the oil infrastructure project through an executive order in January, only four days after taking office.

— dino grandoni, Washington Post, "Dakota Access Pipeline owner sues Greenpeace, arguing it broke organized crime law," 22 Aug. 2017
To accept all that would be to cede any grounds for objecting to future politicians who behave immorally, inject cruel policy proposals into the national debate, and lie to get elected.

— conor friedersdorf, The Atlantic, "Scott Adams's Nihilistic Defense of Donald Trump," 21 Aug. 2017
The researchers offered little data, and their main finding was that no one died while injecting at the safe place.

— mike stobbe, The Seattle Times, "Report reveals underground U.S. haven for heroin, drug users," 8 Aug. 2017
Billed as a flagship of China’s $900bn One Belt, One Road initiative to build an Asia-wide infrastructure system tying China more firmly to its markets, CPEC promises to inject some $60bn of Chinese investment into Pakistan.

— The Economist, "One Lifebelt, One RoadChina makes Pakistan an offer it cannot refuse," 22 July 2017
Saturday marks the annual Christmas in July celebration in North Wildwood —— a decades-old tradition that injects the quiet beach town with a few hours of holiday spirit.

— tarpley hitt, Philly.com, "Things to do down the Shore July 21-23," 19 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of inject

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

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INJECT Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of inject for English Language Learners

: 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

INJECT Defined for Kids

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verb in·ject \ in-ˈjekt \

Definition of inject for Students

injected; injecting

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.

Word Root of inject

The Latin word jacere, meaning “to throw,” and its form jactus give us the root ject. Words from the Latin jacere have something to do with throwing. To reject is to throw back or away. To eject is to throw out. To inject is to throw one thing into another. To project is to throw forward onto a surface.

Medical Dictionary

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transitive verb in·ject \ in-ˈjekt \

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