intersperse
1 of 1verb/ˌɪn.ˈtɜrs.pɜrs/
Forms:intersperses,interspersing,interspersed,interspersed
1
to put elements in a mixed manner
transitive- The author chose to intersperse humor throughout the novel, providing moments of lightness in the otherwise serious storyline.
- The artist decided to intersperse vibrant colors in the painting, creating a visually interesting composition.
- During the presentation, the speaker interspersed anecdotes to make the content more engaging and relatable to the audience.
- To improve the flow of traffic, the city planners decided to intersperse green spaces and parks among the urban structures.
2
to mix things together in order to make them diverse
- The architect interspersed modern elements with traditional design features in the building's facade.
- The chef interspersed spicy ingredients with mild ones to create a flavorful dish.
- The artist interspersed vibrant colors with muted tones in the painting to add depth and contrast.
- The teacher interspersed group activities with individual assignments to cater to different learning styles.
- The filmmaker interspersed flashback scenes with present-day action to provide context for the story.
Synonyms: