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

Divorce is a profoundly personal and often painful experience, made even more complex for entrepreneurs whose personal and business lives are closely intertwined. —Sara Khaki, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

The reality is that, even at the local level, American businesses are intertwined in a complex web of global supply chains. —Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024

Their relationship and intertwining careers date back over 20 years ago and have sprouted in more ways than one. —Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024

Later in her career, Pinal became intertwined with the world of politics. —Matt Minton, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Kids Definition

intertwine

verb

in·​ter·​twine ˌint-ər-ˈtwīn 

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