introduce, insert, insinuate, interpolate, intercalate, interpose, interject mean to put between or among others.

introduce is a general term for bringing or placing a thing or person into a group or body already in existence.

insert implies putting into a fixed or open space between or among.

insinuate implies introducing gradually or by gentle pressure.

interpolate applies to the inserting of something extraneous or spurious.

intercalate suggests an intrusive inserting of something in an existing series or sequence.

interpose suggests inserting an obstruction or cause of delay.

interject implies an abrupt or forced introduction.

suggest, imply, hint, intimate, insinuate mean to convey an idea indirectly.

suggest may stress putting into the mind by association of ideas, awakening of a desire, or initiating a train of thought.

imply is close to suggest but may indicate a more definite or logical relation of the unexpressed idea to the expressed.

hint implies the use of slight or remote suggestion with a minimum of overt statement.

intimate stresses delicacy of suggestion without connoting any lack of candor.

insinuate applies to the conveying of a usually unpleasant idea in a sly underhanded manner.