Definitions for: Intersperse


[v] introduce one's writing or speech with certain expressions
[v] place at intervals in or among; "intersperse exclamation marks ina the text"



Webster (1913) Definition: In`ter*sperse", v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Interspersed; p. pr. & vb. n. Interspersing.] [L.
interspersus interspersed; inter between, among + spargere to
scatter. See Sparse.]
1. To scatter or set here and there among other things; to
insert at intervals; as, to intersperse pictures in a
book.

There, interspersed in lawns and op'ning glades,
Thin trees arise that shun each other's shades.
--Pope.

2. To diversify or adorn with things set or scattered at
intervals; to place something at intervals in or among;
as, to intersperse a book with pictures.

Which space is interspersed with small islands and
rock. --Cook.

Synonyms: interlard

See Also: enclose, inclose, insert, interleave, interleave, introduce, lay, place, pose, position, put, put in, set, stick in

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