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Interspersed

Verb / ˌɪntɜ:ˈspɜ:st / Another word for interspersed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to scatter among or between other things; place here and there

Synonyms & similar words

interlard intersperse scatter strew sprinkle distribute disperse interspread mix blend incorporate infuse inject insert intercalate inset interlard intermix interpose interrogate interrupt introduce

Example sentences

  1. The flowers were interspersed among the bushes.
  2. The teacher interspersed fun activities into the lesson plan.
  3. She interspersed her speech with jokes to keep the audience engaged.
  4. The artist interspersed bright colors with dark shades in her painting.
  5. The chef interspersed herbs and spices throughout the dish.

Quotes

  • The history of human opinion is scarcely anything more than the history of human errors, and likenesses interspersed with a few truths. - Julian Hawthorne
  • In every man's heart there is a secret nerve that answers to the vibrations of beauty. - Christopher Morley
  • Speech is but broken light upon the depth of the unspoken. - George Eliot

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