Entwine: meaning, definitions and examples

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entwine

[ ɪnˈtwaɪn ]

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in a romantic context

To twist or wind together, especially in an intricate or delicate way. To become closely involved or entangled with someone.

Synonyms

interlace, intertwine, interweave, twine

Examples of usage

Their lives became entwined after meeting at the art gallery.
Their destinies were entwined from the moment they first locked eyes.

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in a literal context

To twist or interweave (something) together. To twist or wind around something.

Synonyms

coil, twist, weave, wrap

Examples of usage

She entwined the flowers into a beautiful wreath.
The vines entwined around the old oak tree.

Translations

Translations of the word "entwine" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entrelaçar

🇮🇳 बाँधना

🇩🇪 umschlingen

🇮🇩 melingkar

🇺🇦 переплітати

🇵🇱 splatać

🇯🇵 絡み合う (karimiau)

🇫🇷 entrelacer

🇪🇸 entrelazar

🇹🇷 sarmak

🇰🇷 얽히다 (eolkhida)

🇸🇦 يتشابك (yatasabak)

🇨🇿 proplést

🇸🇰 preplietať

🇨🇳 缠绕 (chánrào)

🇸🇮 prepletati

🇮🇸 flækja

🇰🇿 орау

🇬🇪 გადახლართვა

🇦🇿 dolaşmaq

🇲🇽 entrelazar

Word origin

The word 'entwine' originated from the Old English word 'entwinan', which means 'to twist or twine together'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the act of intertwining or interweaving objects or relationships. The concept of entwining has been associated with unity, connection, and harmony, making it a popular word in romantic and poetic contexts.