intertwine

[ in-ter-twahyn ]

verb (used with or without object)

, in·ter·twined, in·ter·twin·ing.

1. to twine together.

intertwine

/ ˌɪntəˈtwaɪn /

verb

1. to unite or be united by twisting or twining together Alsointertwist

Derived Forms

• ˌinterˈtwinement, noun
• ˌinterˈtwiningly, adverb

Other Words From

• in·ter·twine·ment noun
• in·ter·twin·ing·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of intertwine¹

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

Example Sentences

The fortunes of social media and crypto have become increasingly intertwined, as online hype has helped stoke interest in digital currencies.

From New York Times

“They are deeply intertwined. We must be true partners in the pursuit of justice, united by a shared commitment to safety and mutual respect.”

From Los Angeles Times

Yet immigration is still largely seen as separate from the environmental stresses contributing to it, and scrutiny of the far right has largely missed its intertwining with the climate crisis.

From Salon

Its story is intertwined with that of Lebanon’s financial and economic collapse.

From BBC

He’s also faced renewed criticism that his campaign finances are inappropriately intertwined with a separate ballot measure committee he sponsored.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• convolute
• entwine
• interlace
• interweave
• mesh
• tangle
• weave