intertwine

verb

in·​ter·​twine ˌin-tər-ˈtwīn How to pronounce intertwine (audio)
intertwined; intertwining; intertwines

transitive verb

: to unite by twining one with another

intransitive verb

: to twine about one another
also : to become mutually involved
intertwinement noun

Examples of intertwine in a Sentence

He's always telling stories in which the present and the past intertwine. His fate is intertwined with hers.
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Advertisement Advertisement The story of vodka’s rise in the U.S. was closely intertwined with Cold War-era cultural politics and shifting consumer tastes shaped by strategic marketing. Time, 4 June 2025 By now, the spiderweb invoked as the show’s title is pretty much in focus, with very different pieces in very different rooms nonetheless intertwined with one another. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025 Here is what the judges had to say about it: A soft and floral bouquet with notes of juniper and citrus lead into a vibrant palate where sweet herbal notes intertwine seamlessly. Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025 Algeria and France continue to be closely and often uncomfortably intertwined. Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for intertwine

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of intertwine was in 1641

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“Intertwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intertwine. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.

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intertwine

verb
in·​ter·​twine ˌint-ər-ˈtwīn How to pronounce intertwine (audio)
: to twine or cause to twine about one another : interlace

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