intervened

[ˌɪntərˈviːn]

intervened Definition

• 1. to become involved in a situation in order to improve or help it
• 2. to interrupt or stop something from happening

Using intervened: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "intervened" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The teacher intervened when the students were arguing.

• Example

  The police had to intervene to stop the fight.

• Example

  The doctor intervened to save the patient's life.

intervened Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for intervened

• interfere
• mediate
• arbitrate
• interpose
• step in

Antonyms for intervened

• ignore
• neglect
• abstain

Phrases with intervened

• intervene in something

  to become involved in a situation in order to improve or help it

  Example

  The government decided to intervene in the conflict to prevent further violence.

• intervene on behalf of someone

  to become involved in a situation in order to help someone

  Example

  The lawyer intervened on behalf of his client to get him a fair trial.

• intervene to do something

  to interrupt or stop something from happening

  Example

  The referee intervened to stop the fight.

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Summary: intervened in Brief

The verb 'intervened' [ˌɪntərˈviːn] means to become involved in a situation in order to improve or help it, or to interrupt or stop something from happening. Examples include 'The teacher intervened when the students were arguing.' and 'The police had to intervene to stop the fight.' It can be used in phrases like 'intervene in something,' 'intervene on behalf of someone,' and 'intervene to do something.'