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Definition of intertwine

intertwine

/ˌɪn.tɚˈtwaɪn/
in · ter · twine
Adjective:intertwined
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Past Simple:intertwined
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Past Participle:intertwined
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Present Participle:intertwining
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• verb

1

To connect or link two or more abstract concepts, events, or lives so closely that they cannot be easily separated.

Example

"Economic stability and environmental sustainability increasingly intertwine in modern policy discussions."

2

To twist, wind, or weave two or more things closely together.

Example

"The thick ivy vines intertwine around the wooden pillars of the garden trellis."

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• Rhymes for intertwine

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the Latinate prefix 'inter-' (meaning 'between' or 'among') combined with the verb 'twine', which derives from the Old English 'twīn' ('double thread' or 'twisted linen').

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