verb

inject

to inject, to introduce, to infuse

The doctor will inject the vaccine.

The doctor will inject the vaccine.

We need to inject some fun into our meetings.

We need to inject some fun into our meetings.

((sb./sth.)) ((with sth.)) to administer a drug to (sb./sth.) The nurse injected the patient with penicillin.

((sth.)) ((into sth.)) to introduce (sth.) into (sth.) He injected the money into his business.

Synonyms: introduce, infuse, instil

From Latin 'inicere' (to throw in), from 'in-' (in, into) + 'jacere' (to throw).

Imagine 'throwing in' a liquid with a needle, or 'throwing in' a new idea.

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