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- [in-ter-spurs]
- /ˌɪn tərˈspɜrs/
- /ˌɪn.təˈspɜːs/
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- [in-ter-spurs]
- /ˌɪn tərˈspɜrs/
Definitions of intersperse word
- verb with object intersperse to scatter here and there or place at intervals among other things: to intersperse flowers among shrubs. 1
- verb with object intersperse to diversify with something placed or scattered at intervals: to intersperse a dull speech with interesting anecdotes. 1
- noun intersperse Scatter among or between other things ; place here and there. 1
- transitive verb intersperse scatter or place: sth in between 1
- transitive verb intersperse scatter or place: in between sth 1
- verb intersperse If you intersperse one group of things with another or among another, you put or include the second things between or among the first things. 0
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Origin of intersperse
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Latin interspersus (past participle of interspergere to strew here and there), equivalent to inter- inter- + -spersus, combining form of sparsus, past participle of spargere to scatter; see disperse
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Parts of speech for Intersperse
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intersperse popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
intersperse usage trend in Literature
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verb intersperse
- infuse — to introduce, as if by pouring; cause to penetrate; instill (usually followed by into): The energetic new principal infused new life into the school.
- sprinkle — to scatter (a liquid, powder, etc.) in drops or particles: She sprinkled powder on the baby.
- intermix — Mix together.
- distribute — to divide and give out in shares; deal out; allot.
- interlard — to diversify by adding or interjecting something unique, striking, or contrasting (usually followed by with): to interlard one's speech with oaths.
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