Intertwine: meaning, definitions and examples
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intertwine
[ หษชntษrหtwaษชn ]
in relationships
To twist or twine together. To become intricately involved or entangled. To mix or blend together closely.
Synonyms
entwine, interlace, intertwist, interweave.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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intertwine |
When elements are closely connected or woven together for a significant cause or purpose.
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interlace |
When two or more things are linked together by crossing them over and under each other, often in an organized pattern.
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interweave |
Combining different elements together, often in a complex or intricate way, used both literally and figuratively.
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entwine |
Describing something being twisted together, often used in a more poetic or romantic sense.
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intertwist |
Suggests a more complex or tighter twisting together, often implying difficulty to separate.
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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.
emotions
To connect closely or inseparably. To mix or combine in a complex way.
Synonyms
connect, entangle, entwine, interconnect.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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intertwine |
Used when describing things that are closely linked or twisted together in a way that forms a complex whole. Often used in a poetic or metaphorical sense.
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connect |
Suitable for describing the act of joining or linking things, often referring to relationships, networks, systems, or devices.
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entangle |
Used to describe something being twisted up in a complicated or troublesome way. Generally has a negative connotation of being involved in a complicated situation or mess.
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entwine |
Often used similarly to 'intertwine', describing things that twist around each other, but can also emphasize a more permanent or intentional joining.
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interconnect |
Used to describe elements that are linked or connected in a mutual or reciprocal manner, often in technical, systematic, or network contexts.
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Examples of usage
- The joy and sorrow intertwined in her heart.
- His past experiences intertwined to shape his current mindset.
literary
A complex or intricate pattern of intertwining.
Synonyms
entanglement, interconnection, interlacing.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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intertwine |
Use this word when talking about things that twist together in a complex way. It is commonly used for physical objects like ropes or abstract concepts like destinies.
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entanglement |
This word suggests a complicated or difficult situation, often one that is hard to untangle. It can have a negative connotation.
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interconnection |
Use this word when speaking about the relationships or links between systems, organizations, or concepts. It often implies a network or a complex structure.
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interlacing |
This word is used when objects or patterns weave together in a regular or intricate fashion. It is often used in the context of fabric, art, or architecture.
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Examples of usage
- The novel's plot was a masterful intertwine of various storylines.
Translations
Translations of the word "intertwine" in other languages:
๐ต๐น entrelaรงar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคฟเคฒเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verflechten
๐ฎ๐ฉ melingkar
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะตะฟะปััะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ splataฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ตกใฟๅใ
๐ซ๐ท entrelacer
๐ช๐ธ entrelazar
๐น๐ท iรง iรงe geรงmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฎ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชุดุงุจู
๐จ๐ฟ proplรฉtat
๐ธ๐ฐ prepletaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ไบค็ป
๐ธ๐ฎ prepletati
๐ฎ๐ธ flรฉtta saman
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฎแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dolaลmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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.
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