intertwine — to twist or wind together; to connect or link closely
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to twist or wind together; to connect or link closely
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntərˈtwaɪn/
Example Sentences
- My headphone wires always seem to intertwine in my bag like they're plotting against me.
- The two storylines intertwine beautifully in the final chapter.
- Their lives became intertwined after that fateful meeting at the coffee shop.
intertwine
VERB[/ˌɪntərˈtwaɪn/]
to twist or wind together; to connect or link closely
The two vines intertwine as they climb the old stone wall together.
Different designs intertwine to define something new!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'inter-' (Latin, meaning 'between' or 'among') combined with the verb 'twine' (from Old English 'twin', related to 'two', meaning to twist or wind). The word developed in Middle English to describe the action of twisting things together.
Breakdown
inter- (between, among) + twine (twist, wind) = intertwine (to twist or wind together)
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📝Examples
“My headphone wires always seem to intertwine in my bag like they're plotting against me.”
“The two storylines intertwine beautifully in the final chapter.”
“Their lives became intertwined after that fateful meeting at the coffee shop.”
“The branches of the old trees intertwined to form a natural archway.”
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