Intertwine

Pronunciation: /ɪn.tər.twɑɪn/

Definitions of intertwine

verb to twist or twine together; to intermingle or interlace

Example Sentences

A1 The vines intertwined around the fence.

A2 The characters' storylines intertwine in the final season of the show.

B1 The history of the two countries is deeply intertwined.

B2 The themes of love and loss intertwine throughout the novel.

C1 The artist's use of color and texture intertwines to create a visually stunning masterpiece.

C2 The various plotlines intertwine seamlessly in the director's latest film.

Examples of intertwine in a Sentence

formal The two companies have agreed to intertwine their operations through a strategic partnership.

informal Their lives have become so intertwined that it's hard to imagine them apart.

slang Their stories are so intertwined, it's like they're BFFs for life.

figurative The themes of love and loss intertwine throughout the novel, creating a complex narrative.

Grammatical Forms of intertwine

• past tense: intertwined
• plural: intertwines
• comparative: more intertwined
• superlative: most intertwined
• present tense: intertwine
• future tense: will intertwine
• perfect tense: has intertwined
• continuous tense: is intertwining
• singular: intertwine
• positive degree: intertwined
• infinitive: intertwine
• gerund: intertwining
• participle: intertwined

Origin and Evolution of intertwine

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'intertwine' originated from the combination of the prefix 'inter-' meaning 'between' or 'among' and the verb 'twine' meaning 'to twist together'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'intertwine' has maintained its original meaning of twisting or weaving together, but has also come to be used more metaphorically to describe the interconnection or intermingling of things or ideas.