Synonyms

intertwine

American

[in-ter-twahyn] / ˌɪn tərˈtwaɪn /

verb (used with or without object)

intertwined, intertwining

to twine together.

intertwine British

/ ˌɪntəˈtwaɪn /

verb

Also: intertwist. to unite or be united by twisting or twining together

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Other Word Forms

intertwinement noun
intertwiningly adverb

Etymology

Origin of intertwine

First recorded in 1635–45; inter- + twine ¹

Example Sentences

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Over the course of the series, which debuted in 2017, relationships have become intertwined.

From Los Angeles Times

He sees Japan’s future as intertwined with Taiwan’s fate.

From The Wall Street Journal

You walk toward the shimmering air, an arch of cedar boughs intertwined above it.

From Literature

It’s not a tear of regret, but one of sadness intertwined with relief.

From Literature

Holding to the trunk of a tree, he stole one last look at the small human whose destiny had been strangely intertwined with his own.

From Literature

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