English dictionary
inject
/I/n'/dZ//E/kt/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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give an injection to
ExamplesWe injected the glucose into the patient's vein.
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to introduce (a new aspect or element)
ExamplesHe injected new life into the performance.
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force or drive (a fluid or gas) into by piercing
ExamplesInject hydrogen into the balloon.
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take by injection
ExamplesInject heroin.
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feed intravenously
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to insert between other elements
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To throw in; to dart in; to force in; as, to <i>inject</i> cold water into a condenser; to <i>inject</i> a medicinal liquid into a cavity of the body; to <i>inject</i> morphine with a hypodermic syringe.
Source: webster1913