insert

[ verb in-surt; noun in-surt ]

verbput, tuck in

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Word Origin & History

"to set in, put or place in," 1520s, from insert, past participle of Middle English inseren "to set in place, to graft, to introduce (into the mind)" (late 14c.), from Latin inserere "to put in, implant," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + serere "join together" (see series). Related: Inserted; inserting. The noun meaning "something inserted" is from 1893.

Example Sentences forinsert

After the word "played," in the fifth line, insert the words, "if it is ever played at all."

Now bore a hole in the other end, in which insert the thread.

She had managed to insert it in the door, hoping that Kay would find it.

The result of his observations I shall also insert in the Appendix.

We have to insert its thin edge at a comma, or else keep still.

It is too long to insert; but the lines at the conclusion are very like the man.

But it is not at the end of a chapter I can presume to insert his Lordship's correspondence.

Insert a clause upon postboys, sir, and I 'll second the measure.

In vain did the moose attempt to insert his head between the trees.

A copy of the Lecour petition to insert the titles into the contract of marriage.

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