intertwine

verb

in·​ter·​twine ˌin-tər-ˈtwīn 

intertwined; intertwining; intertwines

transitive verb

: to unite by twining one with another

intransitive verb

: to twine about one another

also : to become mutually involved

intertwinement

ˌin-tər-ˈtwīn-mənt 

noun

Synonyms

• enlace
• entwine
• implicate [archaic]
• interlace
• intertwist
• interweave
• inweave
• lace
• ply
• twist
• weave
• wreathe
• writhe

Examples of intertwine in a Sentence

He's always telling stories in which the present and the past intertwine.

His fate is intertwined with hers.

Recent Examples on the Web

Following her separation from Kevin, Ruby became deeply intertwined with Hildebrandt. —Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025

But drug use is still deeply intertwined with homelessness, both as a risk factor and an effect of losing housing, the researchers wrote. —Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025

Yes, the Song Contest is the primary plot driver there, but Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams’s song-contest aspirations are inextricably intertwined with their romantic relationship. —Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025

This idea clashes with the reality that effort and satisfaction are often intertwined. —Daisy Maldonado, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for intertwine

• acridine
• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• atropine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine

Kids Definition

intertwine

verb

in·​ter·​twine ˌint-ər-ˈtwīn 

: to twine or cause to twine about one another : interlace