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Definition of inject

inject

/ɪnˈdʒɛkt/
in · ject
Adjective:injectable
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Past Simple:injected
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Past Participle:injected
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Present Participle:injecting
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• verb

1

To drive or force a liquid, medicine, or other substance into a person's body or an object, typically by means of a syringe or pressurized device.

Example

"The veterinarian had to inject the sedative before examining the injured dog."

2

To introduce a new quality, element, or amount of money into a situation, organization, or discussion in order to revitalize or alter it.

Example

"The government plans to inject billions of dollars into the renewable energy sector."

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• Rhymes for inject

• Nearby Words

initiative
initiator
initiatrix
inject
injectable
injection
injector

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin injectus, the past participle of injicere ('to throw in'), formed from in- ('into') and jacere ('to throw').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inject. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inject
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