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interlace Synonyms

Another word for interlace

Choosing another word for interlace depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cross, weave, or twist together by passing over and under one another alternately (of threads, branches, fingers, or pathways).

Usage Example

"The overhead branches of the old oak trees interweave to form a dense canopy above the lane."

Strongest
interweave
intertwine
entwine
Strong
inweave
weave
interlock
twine
plait
braid

• verb (Context 2)

To blend, intersperse, or connect closely together with contrasting elements, themes, or ideas.

Usage Example

"The historian manages to interweave personal letters with archival records to create a vivid narrative."

Strongest
interweave
intersperse
intermingle
Strong
blend
mingle

• noun (Context 3)

A decorative visual motif consisting of intricately interwoven bands, ribbons, or geometric lines, characteristic of medieval Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and Islamic art.

Usage Example

"The stone cross in the abbey courtyard is carved with elaborate Celtic strapwork."

Strong
strapwork
Weak
tracery
fretwork

• verb (Context 4)

To combine two separate fields of alternating horizontal scan lines into a single video frame or digital image to improve display refresh quality without increasing bandwidth.

Usage Example

"Older television broadcasts had to interleave the video signal to prevent screen flicker on cathode-ray tubes."

Strong
interleave

Opposites of interlace

The opposite of interlace shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

deinterlace
unweave
untangle
disentangle
unravel
untwist
separate
isolate
See all opposites of interlace

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Interlace. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/interlace
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