Interwove: meaning, definitions and examples

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interwove

 

[ ˌɪntərˈwoʊv ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

woven materials

Interwove refers to the action of weaving together different strands or threads, creating a complex structure. It often implies the blending of various elements in a harmonious manner, allowing them to interact while maintaining their distinct properties. This term is frequently used in contexts involving textiles, storytelling, or intricate designs. An example is when different colors of fabric are sewn together to create a beautiful quilt, interwove is used to describe that process.

Synonyms

combine, entwine, interlace, mesh.

Examples of usage

  • The artist interwove bright colors into the tapestry.
  • She interwove personal anecdotes into her speech.
  • The vines interwove around the trellis.

Translations

Translations of the word "interwove" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entrelaçar

🇮🇳 बुनाई करना

🇩🇪 verweben

🇮🇩 menganyam

🇺🇦 переплітати

🇵🇱 przeplatać

🇯🇵 絡み合う

🇫🇷 entrelacer

🇪🇸 entrelazar

🇹🇷 örmek

🇰🇷 엮다

🇸🇦 تداخل

🇨🇿 proplétat

🇸🇰 prepletať

🇨🇳 交织

🇸🇮 preplesti

🇮🇸 flétta

🇰🇿 тоқыстыру

🇬🇪 გაბმული

🇦🇿 toxumaq

🇲🇽 entrelazar

Etymology

The word 'interwove' is derived from the Old English term 'interwefan', which means to weave together. The prefix 'inter-' indicates 'between' or 'among', while 'weave' has its roots in the Proto-Germanic '*waban', meaning to move or shift. The term has undergone various transformations across languages and centuries, reflecting changes in weaving techniques and cultural practices. In modern usage, 'interwove' encompasses not only literal weaving in textiles but also metaphorical applications in literature, art, and social interactions where diverse elements are intricately mixed. The concept of interweaving is significant in many cultures, symbolizing unity and interconnectedness.