inject

verb

in·ject in-ˈjekt

injected; injecting; injects

Synonyms of inject next

transitive verb

: to introduce into something forcefully

inject fuel into an engine

: to force a fluid into (as for medical purposes)

inject a drug into the bloodstream

: 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

injectable

in-ˈjek-tə-bəl

adjective or noun

injector

in-ˈjek-tər

noun

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web Other options for managing chronic pain include physical therapy, psychotherapy and nerve blocks — injecting an anesthetic or anti-inflammatory drug at the site of the pain. —

Aria Bendix, NBC News, 16 May 2023 Congress acts:House passes GOP border security bill as Title 42 expiration looms: What to know Florida ruling injects uncertainty on migrant policy U.S. officials remain concerned about the impact a Florida judge’s ruling last Thursday could have on U.S. immigration policy after Title 42. —

Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 16 May 2023 When the specimen was discovered in Pontiac, Philip’s department removed a few nearby trees-of-heaven and injected the others with a pesticide that didn’t harm the host but left the turf littered with little lanternfly corpses. —

Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2023 The seating is mostly colorful retro patio chairs, injecting an element of whimsy and fun. —

Tamara Gane, Chron, 12 May 2023 Just stick to the facts and inject a bit of inspiration into the conversation. —

Anna Oakes, Quartz, 12 May 2023 The stinger can keep injecting venom into your body until it's taken out. —

Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 11 May 2023 In Brooklyn, Bobby Shmurda and Rowdy Rebel started borrowing from Chicago drill’s sinister storytelling and injecting New York’s boisterous energy. —

Heran Mamo, Billboard, 11 May 2023 Patients got eight doses, which were infused into their bloodstream rather than injected into their muscles, as the Covid-19 vaccines are. —

Brenda Goodman, CNN, 10 May 2023 See More

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Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler

The first known use of inject was in 1601

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“Inject.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inject. Accessed 27 May. 2023.

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Kids Definition

inject

verb

in·ject in-ˈjekt

: to throw, drive, or force into something

inject fuel into an engine

: to force a fluid into (a part of the body) especially for medical reasons

: to introduce as an additional element

injected humor into her speech

injectable

-ˈjek-tə-bəl

adjective

injector

-ˈjek-tər

noun

Medical Definition

inject

transitive verb

in·ject in-ˈjekt

: to force a fluid into (a vessel, cavity, or tissue) for preserving, hardening, or coloring structures

: 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