intersperse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To mix two things irregularly, placing things of one kind among things of other.
  2. To scatter or insert something into or among other things.
  3. To diversify by placing or inserting other things among something.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪntəˈspɜːs/ /ˌɪntɚˈspɝs/ en-us-intersperse.ogg en-au-intersperse.ogg

Word forms

intersperse intersperses interspersing interspersed

Etymology

From Latin interspergō, interspersus.

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