Simple Definition of interject

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interject

verb

interjects; interjected; interjecting
formal : to interrupt what someone else is saying with (a comment, remark, etc.)
"That's an interesting idea," he interjected, "but I don't think you've considered all of the details."
She listened to us, interjecting remarks every so often.
If I may interject, I have things I'd like to add.

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