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Definition of entwine

entwine

/ɪnˈtwaɪn/
en · twine
Adjective:entwined
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Past Simple:entwined
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Past Participle:entwined
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Present Participle:entwining
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• verb

1

To wind, twist, or weave together or around something.

Example

"Thick vines of ivy began to entwine around the wooden posts of the garden trellis."

2

To connect, link, or associate closely and inextricably (especially of abstract concepts, histories, or destinies).

Example

"The economic history of the coastal town is deeply entwined with the rise of maritime trade."

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• Rhymes for entwine

• Nearby Words

entry
entryphone
entryway
entwine
entwinement
enumerate
enumeration

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the prefix 'en-' (meaning 'in' or 'make') and the verb 'twine', which descends from Old English 'twin' (double thread or twisted yarn), ultimately related to the root of 'two'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Entwine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/entwine
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