inject

verb

in·​ject in-ˈjekt How to pronounce inject (audio)
injected; injecting; injects
Synonyms of injectnext

transitive verb

1
a
: to introduce into something forcefully
inject fuel into an engine
b
: to force a fluid into (as for medical purposes)
inject a drug into the bloodstream
2
: to introduce as an element or factor in or into some situation or subject
… condemning any attempt to inject religious bigotry into the campaign.—Current Biography
injectable
in-ˈjek-tə-bəl How to pronounce inject (audio)
adjective or noun
injector
in-ˈjek-tər How to pronounce inject (audio)
noun

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Examples of inject in a Sentence

She told a few jokes to inject a little humor into her speech. We need to inject some life into this party.
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Officials in Pattaya, where international tourist arrivals have dropped because of travel disruptions and soaring fuel prices stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, say the visit is expected to inject about $3 million into the local economy. — Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026 In the study, scientists gave semaglutide to female mice that were 20 months old—roughly equivalent in age to a woman in her 60s—and injected them with the drug for the rest of their lives. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026 But Jarmond later worked with a search committee that included prominent UCLA figures Bob Myers, Adam Peters and Casey Wasserman on the hiring of Bob Chesney, who quickly injected hope and optimism into the football program. — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Channel design legend Frances Elkins by injecting your interiors with a peach moment or lean into the cottagecore aesthetic with a gingham print. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inject

Word History

Etymology

Latin injectus, past participle of inicere, from in- + jacere to throw — more at jet

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of inject was in 1601

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in its/their totality
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“Inject.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inject. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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Kids Definition

inject

verb
in·​ject in-ˈjekt How to pronounce inject (audio)
1
a
: to throw, drive, or force into something
inject fuel into an engine
b
: to force a fluid into (a part of the body) especially for medical reasons
2
: to introduce as an additional element
injected humor into her speech
injectable
-ˈjek-tə-bəl How to pronounce inject (audio)
adjective
injector
-ˈjek-tər How to pronounce inject (audio)
noun

Medical Definition

inject

transitive verb
in·​ject in-ˈjekt How to pronounce inject (audio)
1
: to force a fluid into (a vessel, cavity, or tissue) for preserving, hardening, or coloring structures
2
: to introduce (as by injection or gravity flow) a fluid into (a living body) especially for the purpose of restoring fluid balance, treating nutritional deficiencies or disease, or relieving pain
also : to treat (an individual) with injections
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