Synonyms

intertwine

American

[in-ter-twahyn] / ˌɪn tərˈtwaɪn /

verb (used with or without object)

intertwined, intertwining

to twine together.

intertwine British

/ ˌɪntəˈtwaɪn /

verb

Also: intertwist. to unite or be united by twisting or twining together

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Other Word Forms

intertwinement noun
intertwiningly adverb

Etymology

Origin of intertwine

First recorded in 1635–45; inter- + twine ¹

Example Sentences

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The meetings made him realize just how much his and his family’s fortunes are intertwined.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Everything in the world should have a destiny. And come together and get all intertwined and tangled with our own destinies.”

From Literature

While the company doesn’t have specific AI metrics employees have to hit to earn a strong performance review, usage of the new tools and performance are intertwined, according to a spokeswoman.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Our destiny is and will always be intertwined with yours.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"Me and Franchon have always said that for some reason we are always intertwined in each other's lives," Shields told BBC Sport.

From BBC

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