inject
[verb]
Synonyms:
- vaccinate, inoculate
- introduce, bring in, infuse, insert, instil

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

in‧ject /ɪnˈdʒekt/ verb [transitive]
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Latin; Origin: past participle of inicere, from jacere 'to throw']

1. to put liquid, especially a drug, into someone’s body by using a special needle
inject something into somebody/something
The drug is injected directly into the base of the spine.
inject somebody with something
I have to inject myself with insulin.

2. to improve something by adding excitement, interest etc to it
inject something into something
Traditional handbag makers are injecting more fun into their designs.
A market building can inject new life into an area.

3. to provide more money, equipment etc for something
inject something into something
They need to inject more money into sports facilities.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲