Entwine

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtwaɪn/

Definitions of entwine

verb to twist or interlace together

Example Sentences

A1 The vines entwine around the fence.

A2 The ivy began to entwine itself around the tree trunk.

B1 Their lives became entwined after meeting at the conference.

B2 The intricate patterns of the Celtic knotwork entwine beautifully.

C1 The themes of love and loss are deeply entwined in the novel.

C2 The history of the two families has been entwined for generations.

Examples of entwine in a Sentence

formal The vines entwine around the trellis in a beautiful display of nature's symmetry.

informal Their fingers entwine as they walk down the street, lost in conversation.

slang I saw them at the party last night, totally entwined on the dance floor.

figurative The threads of fate entwine us all in ways we may never fully understand.

Grammatical Forms of entwine

• past tense: entwined
• plural: entwines
• comparative: more entwined
• superlative: most entwined
• present tense: entwine
• future tense: will entwine
• perfect tense: has entwined
• continuous tense: is entwining
• singular: entwines
• positive degree: entwine
• infinitive: to entwine
• gerund: entwining
• participle: entwined

Origin and Evolution of entwine

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'entwine' originated from the Old English word 'intwine' which is a combination of 'in' meaning 'into' and 'twīn' meaning 'twist'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'entwine' has retained its original meaning of twisting or weaving together, but has also taken on metaphorical meanings related to relationships, connections, and intermingling.