intertwine

[ˌɪntərˈtwaɪn]

intertwine Definition

  • 1twist or twine together
  • 2be or become very closely involved with each other

Using intertwine: Examples

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

  • Example

    The vines intertwined around the trellis.

  • Example

    Their fates were intertwined from an early age.

  • Example

    The two stories intertwine in unexpected ways.

  • Example

    The history of the two countries is deeply intertwined.

intertwine Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for intertwine

Idioms Using intertwine

  • to become closely connected or dependent on someone else's future

    Example

    She decided to intertwine her fate with his and move to a new city together.

  • to become an important part of the history of a place or event

    Example

    The small town's story intertwined with the history of the American Revolution.

  • to become a natural part of the environment or ecosystem

    Example

    The new building was designed to intertwine with nature, using sustainable materials and green spaces.

Phrases with intertwine

  • holding hands with fingers laced together

    Example

    They walked down the street with their intertwined fingers.

  • intertwined destinies

    two or more people's futures that are closely connected or dependent on each other

    Example

    Their intertwined destinies led them to cross paths again years later.

  • intertwined branches

    branches of trees or plants that have grown together or around each other

    Example

    The intertwined branches of the trees created a natural archway.

Origins of intertwine

from 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'twin(e)' meaning 'to twist'

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Summary: intertwine in Brief

'Intertwine' [ˌɪntərˈtwaɪn] means to twist or twine together, or to become very closely involved with each other. It can refer to physical objects like vines or branches, as well as abstract concepts like destinies or stories. Examples include 'The vines intertwined around the trellis.' and 'Their fates were intertwined from an early age.' Idioms like 'intertwine one's fate with someone' and 'intertwine with nature' expand on the concept of close connection.