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Interpolate

/ɪn.ˈtɜɹ.pə.ˌleɪt/

To introduce (something) between other things; especially to insert (possibly spurious) words into a text.

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📖 Definitions of "Interpolate"

verb

1
To introduce (something) between other things; especially to insert (possibly spurious) words into a text.
"in verse 74, the second line is clearly interpolated"
2
To estimate the value of a function between two points between which it is tabulated.
3
During the course of processing some data, and in response to a directive in that data, to fetch data from a different source and process it in-line along with the original data.

🔄 Synonyms of "Interpolate"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
alterverb	(ambitransitive) To change the form or structure of.
falsifyverb	To alter so as to make false; especially when done with intent to deceive.
extrapolateverb	(transitive) To infer by extending known information.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Interpolate"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
alterverb	(ambitransitive) To change the form or structure of.
extrapolateverb	(transitive) To infer by extending known information.
falsifyverb	To alter so as to make false; especially when done with intent to deceive.
insertverb	(transitive) To put in between or into.
intercalatenoun	(often used attributively) An atom or molecule, or a substance, that enters between the layers of the crystal lattice of another substance, especially that of graphite.
interposeverb	(transitive) To insert something (or oneself) between other things.
interleavenoun	An interleaved or interspersed arrangement.
interponeverb	To interpose; to insert or place between.
interplacenoun	To place between or among.
intersertverb	(obsolete, transitive) To put in between other things; to insert.
interpagenoun	Between the pages of a document or website.
intersperseverb	(transitive) To scatter or insert something into or among other things.
interdashverb	(transitive) To intersperse.
interfixnoun	(linguistic morphology) An empty morph inserted between two morphemes in the process of word formation, such as English -i- and -o-.
interweaveverb	(intransitive) To intermingle.
parenthesizenoun	To place text in parentheses.
interspliceverb	(transitive) To splice between; to intercut (e.g. a scene in a film).
interbringverb	(transitive) To bring mutually; bring between for mutual purposes.
interlinenoun	To write or insert between lines already written or printed, as for addition or correction.
interscribeverb	(transitive) To write or draw between.