interweave

verb

in·​ter·​weave ˌin-tər-ˈwēv How to pronounce interweave (audio)
interwove ˌin-tər-ˈwōv How to pronounce interweave (audio) also interweaved; interwoven ˌin-tər-ˈwō-vən How to pronounce interweave (audio) also interweaved; interweaving

transitive verb

1
: to weave together
2
: to mix or blend together
interweaving his own insights … with letters and memoirsPhoebe Adams
interweave noun
interwoven adjective

Examples of interweave in a Sentence

a house built from poles interwoven with vines a mat of interwoven fibers
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Each story is interwoven throughout the movie, telling tales of teen terror, frosty family feuds, and flesh-eating elves. Huntley Woods, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024 His eventful life story, calling to the priesthood and rise to the highest office in the church is interwoven with his involvement with world events ranging from sports to politics. Rachel Flynn, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024 These stories are interwoven with the visual effects and scientific commentary, creating a layered narrative. Tony Bradley, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Chopra explores themes of identity and its construction, autobiography, and authorship through a practice interweaving durational performance, painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, and installation. News Desk, Artforum, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for interweave 

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of interweave was in 1598

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“Interweave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interweave. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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interweave

verb
in·​ter·​weave ˌint-ər-ˈwēv How to pronounce interweave (audio)
1
: to weave together
2
: to blend or cause to blend together
interwoven adjective

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