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intertwine

 

[ ˌɪntərˈtwaɪn ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in relationships

To twist or twine together. To become intricately involved or entangled. To mix or blend together closely.

Synonyms

entwine, interlace, intertwist, interweave

Examples of usage

  • Their lives became intertwined after meeting at the conference.
  • The fates of the two families were intertwined for generations.
  • We watched as the colors intertwined on the canvas, creating a beautiful masterpiece.
Context #2 | Verb

emotions

To connect closely or inseparably. To mix or combine in a complex way.

Synonyms

connect, entangle, entwine, interconnect

Examples of usage

  • The joy and sorrow intertwined in her heart.
  • His past experiences intertwined to shape his current mindset.
Context #3 | Noun

literary

A complex or intricate pattern of intertwining.

Synonyms

entanglement, interconnection, interlacing

Examples of usage

  • The novel's plot was a masterful intertwine of various storylines.

Translations

Translations of the word "intertwine" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entrelaçar

🇮🇳 मिलाना

🇩🇪 verflechten

🇮🇩 melingkar

🇺🇦 переплітати

🇵🇱 splatać

🇯🇵 絡み合う

🇫🇷 entrelacer

🇪🇸 entrelazar

🇹🇷 iç içe geçmek

🇰🇷 엮다

🇸🇦 يتشابك

🇨🇿 proplétat

🇸🇰 prepletať

🇨🇳 交织

🇸🇮 prepletati

🇮🇸 flétta saman

🇰🇿 орау

🇬🇪 გადახლართვა

🇦🇿 dolaşmaq

🇲🇽 entrelazar

Etymology

The word 'intertwine' originated from the combination of 'inter-' meaning 'between' or 'among' and 'twine' meaning 'to twist'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. The concept of things being intricately connected or woven together has been a common theme in literature and relationships throughout history.

See also: entwine, twine, twining.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,440 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.