Synonyms for

Insert

Verb / ˌɪˈnsɜ:t / / ˈɪˌnsɜ:t / Another word for insert — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to put something inside something else

Synonyms & similar words

slipin inclose infix cutin enclose inset tuck sneakin stickin introduce enter putin place install embed add introduce incorporate infuse implant interpolate interject interpose intersperse inject inflict append attach join

Synonyms by register

Formal

introduce incorporate embed intercalate

Informal

put in stick in pop in shove in

Literary

implant infuse weave in

Antonyms

remove extract delete withdraw take out eject expel

Common collocations

  • insert a comma
  • insert a word
  • insert a clause
  • insert a picture
  • insert a new tooth
  • insert a coin
  • insert a key

Word family

noun insertion
verb insert
adjective insertable

Usage note

When used as a verb, 'insert' often implies placing something into a pre-existing space or gap. Be mindful of its transitive nature; it usually requires a direct object.

Example sentences

  1. He will insert the coins into the vending machine to buy a snack.
  2. The teacher will insert the CD into the computer to play the lesson.
  3. The dentist will insert the filling into the cavity in the tooth.
  4. The doctor will insert the needle into the patient's arm to give the vaccine.
  5. She will insert the key into the car door to unlock it.

Quotes

  • A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning. - Brad Henry
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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