injected

in-ject-ed · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Introduced a substance into the body using a syringe or similar device.

  2. 2.

    Introduced or added something forcefully or suddenly into a situation, conversation, or system.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    injected with energy — filled with enthusiasm or vigor
  • •
    capital injected — money invested into a business or project

Related words

Antonyms: extracted, removed, withdrawn
See also: inject, injection, syringe
Synonyms: administered, infused, introduced

Etymology

From Latin inicere ("to throw in"), from in- ("into") + iacere ("to throw"). The past participle form follows the regular English -ed pattern.