interweave

in·ter·weave

verb \ˌin-tər-ˈwēv\

in·ter·wove\-ˈwōv\ also in·ter·weavedin·ter·wo·ven\-ˈwō-vən\ also in·ter·weavedin·ter·weav·ing

Definition of INTERWEAVE

transitive verb

1

: to weave together

2

: to mix or blend together <interweaving his own insights … with letters and memoirs — Phoebe Adams>

intransitive verb

: intertwine, intermingle

— in·ter·weave \ˈin-tər-ˌwēv\ noun

— in·ter·wo·ven \ˌin-tər-ˈwō-vən\ adjective

Examples of INTERWEAVE

1. a house built from poles interwoven with vines
2. a mat of interwoven fibers

First Known Use of INTERWEAVE

1598

Related to INTERWEAVE

Synonyms: enlace, entwine, implicate [archaic], interlace, intertwist, intertwine, inweave, lace, ply, twist, weave, wreathe, writhe

Antonyms: disentangle, unsnarl, untangle, untwine, untwist

Related Words: braid, plait, plat, pleach; blend, fuse, join, link, mix

Near Antonyms: disentangle, uncoil, untangle, untwine, unwind

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Rhymes with INTERWEAVE

apperceive, basket weave, by-your-leave, disbelieve, family leave, flutter sleeve, interleave, make-believe, misbelieve, on one's sleeve, preconceive, raglan sleeve, satin weave, semibreve, Tel Aviv, undeceive, up one's sleeve