Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

inter

verb
/ˈɪntər/
Definition
To place (a dead body) in a grave or tomb; to bury.
Examples
  • They chose to inter their beloved pet in the backyard.
  • The famous author was interred in the local cemetery.
Meaning
The act of putting someone to rest in the ground after they have died.
Synonyms
  • bury
  • entomb
  • inhume