Interposed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˌin-tər-ˈpōz/ in·ter·pose

Meaning & Definition of Interposed

Interposed (verb)

  1. to place in an intervening position
  2. to put (oneself) between, intrude
  3. to put forth by way of interference or intervention

Interposed (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to act as a go-between for opposing sides

    "an elder statesman who has interposed a number of times in international conflicts"

    similar: interceded, intermediated, intervened, mediated
    related: butted in, interfered, intruded, meddled, obtruded, pried, snooped, arbitrated, moderated, negotiated, refereed, barged (in), bothered, broke (in), chimed in, cut in, infringed, invaded, trespassed
    near: stood by, avoided, eschewed, shunned, disregarded, ignored, overlooked

  2. to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion

    "I hate to interpose, but could you tell me what you meant by that last remark?"

    similar: broke in, chimed in, chipped in (chiefly British), cut in, interrupted, intruded
    related: barged (in), bothered, horned in, added, contributed, put in

  3. to put among or between others

    "a solid line of police in riot gear interposed itself between the trade ministers and the crowd of protesters"

    similar: edged in, fitted (in or into), injected, inserted, insinuated, intercalated, interjected, interpolated, interspersed, introduced, sandwiched (in or between), worked in
    related: cut in, inlaid, inset, installed, interfiled, interlined, larded, wove, crammed, shoved, thrust, wedged, added, appended, attached
    near: ejected, eliminated, excluded, expelled, extracted, withdrew, deducted, detached, subtracted, rejected

Related Entry: Interpose (verb)

Interpose is a different word from Interposed. The synonyms below are for interpose, not for interposed.

  1. to act as a go-between for opposing sides

    "an elder statesman who has interposed a number of times in international conflicts"

    similar: intercede, intermediate, intervene, mediate
    related: butt in, interfere, intrude, meddle, obtrude, pry, snoop, arbitrate, moderate, negotiate, referee, barge (in), bother, break (in), chime in, cut in, infringe, invade, trespass
    near: stand by, avoid, eschew, shun, disregard, ignore, overlook

  2. to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion

    "I hate to interpose, but could you tell me what you meant by that last remark?"

    similar: break in, chime in, chip in (chiefly British), cut in, interrupt, intrude
    related: barge (in), bother, horn in, add, contribute, put in

  3. to put among or between others

    "a solid line of police in riot gear interposed itself between the trade ministers and the crowd of protesters"

    similar: edge in, fit (in or into), inject, insert, insinuate, intercalate, interject, interpolate, intersperse, introduce, sandwich (in or between), work in
    related: cut in, inlay, inset, install, interfile, interline, lard, weave, cram, shove, thrust, wedge, add, append, attach
    near: eject, eliminate, exclude, expel, extract, withdraw, deduct, detach, subtract, reject

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Interposed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Interposed:

Chiefly British: chipped in
interceded, intermediated, intervened, mediated, broke in, chimed in, cut in, interrupted, intruded, edged in, fitted (in or into), injected, inserted, insinuated, intercalated, interjected, interpolated, interspersed, introduced, sandwiched (in or between), worked in

Related Words for Interposed

butted in, interfered, meddled, obtruded, pried, snooped, arbitrated, moderated, negotiated, refereed, barged (in), bothered, broke (in), infringed, invaded, trespassed, horned in, added, contributed, put in, inlaid, inset, installed, interfiled, interlined, larded, wove, crammed, shoved, thrust

Near Antonyms of Interposed

stood by, avoided, eschewed, shunned, disregarded, ignored, overlooked, ejected, eliminated, excluded, expelled, extracted, withdrew, deducted, detached, subtracted, rejected

Word Forms of Interposed

Inflections: interposing

Derived words: interposer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Interposed

Middle French interposer, from Latin interponere (perfect indicative interposui), from inter- + ponere to put position

First known use: 1582t

Frequently Asked Questions about Interposed

What does "Interposed" mean?

"Interposed" means to place in an intervening position. As a verb, it is defined as: to place in an intervening position. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Interposed"?

Other words for "Interposed" include interceded, intermediated, intervened, mediated, broke in, chimed in, chipped in and cut in. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Interposed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Interposed"?

There are 55 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Interposed". Common alternatives include interceded, intermediated, intervened, mediated, broke in, chimed in, chipped in, cut in, interrupted and intruded.

How do you use "Interposed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Interposed" in a sentence: "an elder statesman who has interposed a number of times in international conflicts"; "I hate to interpose, but could you tell me what you meant by that last remark?"; "a solid line of police in riot gear interposed itself between the trade ministers and the crowd of protesters".

Is "Interposed" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Interposed" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Interposed"?

"Interposed" is pronounced /ˌin-tər-ˈpōz/ and divided into syllables as in·ter·pose.

What is the origin of the word "Interposed"?

"Interposed" comes from Middle French interposer, from Latin interponere (perfect indicative interposui), from inter- + ponere to put position. First known use: 1582t.

What is another word for "Interposed" meaning "to act as a go-between for opposing sides"?

When "Interposed" (verb) means to act as a go-between for opposing sides, synonyms include interceded, intermediated, intervened and mediated.