inject

verb

in·ject | \in-ˈjekt

injected; injecting; injects

Definition of inject

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-tə-bəl

\ adjective or noun

injector \ in-ˈjek-tər

\ 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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Along for the ride — which includes being classmates with her daughter and a romance with a younger man — is her best friend, Christine (Rudolph), who doesn't mind injecting life with the fervor of a sorority girl. — Tre'vell Anderson, latimes.com, "Longtime friends Melissa McCarthy and Maya Rudolph are the 'Life of the Party'," 10 May 2018 Does the trade make sense? • Walker is an upgrade over a healthy Jackson, so a trio of Walker, Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond might inject life into the franchise that hasn't won a playoff game since 2008. — Marlowe Alter, Detroit Free Press, "Could Detroit Pistons convince Hornets to trade Kemba Walker?," 13 Apr. 2018 In addition to doing some public good, the red phones allow Apple to inject a little new life into its product line half a year after the iPhones' release, when enthusiasm and sales have started to wane. — Andrew Moseman, Popular Mechanics, "The Bright Red iPhone Is Back," 9 Apr. 2018 This turnaround in the North Aral Sea’s fate has meant that the fish stocks have returned to its waters, injecting new life into the local communities. — Taylor Weidman, National Geographic, "Once Written Off for Dead, the Aral Sea Is Now Full of Life," 16 Mar. 2018 To his credit, Savarese found a way to inject life back into his group at halftime. — Jamie Goldberg, OregonLive.com, "Giovanni Savarese's Portland Timbers open season with 2-1 loss to Los Angeles Galaxy," 5 Mar. 2018 Rooney will look to inject some life into an anemic D.C. attack, which has scored 19 goals in its 12 matches. — Jenna West, SI.com, "D.C. United Signs Wayne Rooney From Everton," 27 June 2018 Tate injected life into the Wildcats’ offense and the team won five of its final seven regular-season games. — Matt Murschel, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Arizona eager to build on progress, is No. 62 in 2018 preseason college football rankings," 26 June 2018 Soon after talk of the event being replaced by a Champions Tour or LPGA Tour event, Travelers floated in with its umbrella and injected life. — Mike Anthony, courant.com, "Nearly 300,000 Attended The Travelers In 2017; Can It Be Topped?," 18 June 2018

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in its/their entirety

in its/their totality

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inject

verb

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

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

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