throw in

/θroʊ ɪn/
/θrəʊ ɪn/
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Other forms: threw in; throwing in; throws in

Definitions of throw in
  1. verb
    to insert between other elements
    synonyms: come in, inject, interject, interpose, put in
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    type of:
    break up, cut off, disrupt, interrupt
    make a break in
  2. verb
    add as an extra or as a gratuity
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    type of:
    add, bestow, bring, contribute, impart, lend
    bestow a quality on
  3. verb
    give up or quit in the face of defeat
    synonyms: chuck up the sponge, drop by the wayside, drop out, fall by the wayside, give up, quit, throw in the towel
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