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    interpolate

    interpolate - Dictionary definition and meaning for word interpolate

    Definition
    (verb) estimate the value of
    Synonyms : extrapolate
    Definition
    (verb) insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby
    Synonyms : alter , falsify
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for interpolate

INTER(between) + POLATE(like plate) = INSERT the plate BETWEEN two other plates.

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imagine an angry POLE dancer saying to one of his customers.."if you flirt with me physically,i shall INTERPOLATE this POLE b/w your two legs....!!!".....:)

EXTRAPOLATE means to draw out. INTERPOLATE means to insert in.

inter(between) + (poles of a horseshoe magnet) + ate -> to insert between to poles...

i was fired from my job at the Latex condom company after i INserTEd a picture of a POLE dancer into the LATEx user manual. my boss said i was being INTERaPOLpriate.. hahaahaha

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