entwine

[en-twahyn]

entwine Definition

• 1. to twist or twine around something
• 2. to become twisted or twined together

Using entwine: Examples

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

• Example

  The vines entwine around the trellis.

• Example

  Their fates were entwined from an early age.

• Example

  The two stories are entwined in a complex plot.

• Example

  The dancers' bodies entwine in a graceful embrace.

entwine Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for entwine

• twist
• coil
• weave
• interlace
• intertwine

Antonyms for entwine

• unwind
• unravel
• untwist

Phrases with entwine

• entwine fingers

  to interlock fingers with someone else's fingers

  Example

  They entwined their fingers as they walked along the beach.

• entwine destiny

  to have one's fate closely linked or intertwined with someone else's fate

  Example

  Their destinies were entwined from the moment they met.

• entwine in love

  to become deeply involved or romantically attached to someone

  Example

  They were entwined in love and couldn't bear to be apart.

Origins of entwine

from Middle English 'twynen', meaning 'to separate, divide, part'

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Summary: entwine in Brief

The verb 'entwine' [en-twahyn] means to twist or twine around something, or to become twisted or twined together. It can refer to physical objects like vines or to abstract concepts like fate or love. Examples include 'The vines entwine around the trellis' and 'Their fates were entwined from an early age.' Phrases like 'entwine fingers' and 'entwine destiny' add specificity to the term.