inject

verb

in·​ject in-ˈjekt How to pronounce inject (audio)
injected; injecting; injects

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 campaignCurrent Biography
injectable adjective or noun
injector 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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Since their complete takeover, and up to the most recent set of accounts published on Companies House for the year ended May 31, 2024, the Kroenkes have injected £329m into the club via shareholder loans. Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025 Lecanemab, sold under the brand name Leqembi—which the FDA approved in 2023 as the first medication to treat the memory disorder—is now available in a self-injecting pen, Leqembi Iqlik. Alice Park, Time, 3 Sep. 2025 The nautical cardigan The preppy trend is riding high for fall 2025, which means injecting a bit of knitwear with nautical notes into your everyday wear only makes sense. Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025 On the other hand, advocates believe that golden visa programs inject money into thirsty economies. Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inject

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

Cite this Entry

“Inject.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inject. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

inject

verb
in·​ject in-ˈjekt How to pronounce inject (audio)
1
a
: to throw, drive, or force into something
inject fuel into an engine
b
: to force a fluid into (a part of the body) especially for medical reasons
2
: to introduce as an additional element
injected humor into her speech
injectable adjective
injector noun

Medical Definition

inject

transitive verb
in·​ject in-ˈjekt How to pronounce inject (audio)
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

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