English Explanatory Dictionary

intertwine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To twine (things) together.
  2. To connect (things) closely.
  3. To become twined together.
  4. To become mutually involved.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪntəˈtwaɪn/ /ˌɪntəɹˈtwaɪn/ [-ɾəɹ-] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-intertwine.wav

Word forms

intertwine intertwines intertwining intertwined

Etymology

From inter- + twine.

Synonyms

betwine braid entwist entwine interlace interthread intertwine intertwist interweave lace lock raddle ruddle twine twist

Antonyms

unravel untwine unweave

Derived words

intertwinement intertwiner intertwingle intertwiningly
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