Inter Meaning in English
word
ˌɪnˈtɝ
in-TUR
ɪnˈtɜː(ɹ)
in-TUR
Definition
To place a dead body in the ground, usually as part of a funeral ceremony.
Usage & Nuances
'Inter' is a formal, literary, or legal word; 'bury' is much more common in everyday speech. Often used in official or historical contexts.
Spanish: enterrarPortuguese (BR): enterrarPortuguese (PT): enterrarChinese (Simplified): 埋葬Chinese (Traditional): 埋葬Hindi: दफ़न करनाArabic: دفنBengali: সমাহিত করা - সমাধিস্থ করাRussian: погребать - предавать землеJapanese: 埋葬するVietnamese: chôn cấtKorean: 매장하다Turkish: defnetmekUrdu: دفن کرناIndonesian: menguburkan
Example Sentences
They will inter her remains in the family cemetery.
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The king was interred with great honor.
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After the service, they intered the body in the churchyard.
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The soldiers who fell in battle were interred together under one memorial.
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According to tradition, the poet was interred near the ancient oak tree.
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Families often choose to inter loved ones where they can visit easily.
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