Interpose
Interpose , transitive verb
[French interposer. See Inter-, and Pose, transitive verb]
1.
To place between; as, to interpose a screen between the eye and the light.
Mountains interposed
Make enemies of nations.
2.
To thrust; to intrude; to put between, either for aid or for troubling.
What watchful cares do interpose themselves
Betwixt your eyes and night?
The common Father of mankind seasonably interposed his hand, and rescues miserable man.
3.
To introduce or inject between the parts of a conversation or argument. — Milton
Interpose , intransitive verb
1.
To be or come between.
Long hid by interposing hill or wood.
2.
To step in between parties at variance; to mediate; as, the prince interposed and made peace. — Pope
3.
To utter a sentiment by way of interruption. — Boyle
Interpose , noun
Interposition. [Obsolete]