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
Recent Examples on the Web Interpretation is interwoven with the sheer, thingy strangeness of the object, and can’t be ripped out. Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2024 Their installations are interwoven with the site's natural beauty and heritage, each adding a unique thread to the expansive narrative being told at Desert X AlUla 2024. Shelby Knick, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024 As if all that wasn't enough, all things Oz will also be interwoven through the episode, such as during the contestants’ walk out moments, clue packages, and more. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2024 Here, the artworks are interwoven with the narratives of progress, trade, and cultural confluence, offering visitors a lens through which to view the many layers of AlUla's past. Shelby Knick, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024 The excellent show focused on material from her new album, interwoven with favorite gems from her earlier LPs. Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2024 Frost/Nixon smartly interweaves archival footage within these complex characters and their game of cat-and-mouse for the truth amidst political scandal. Robert English, EW.com, 25 Nov. 2023 To kick things off, Cyrus hit the red carpet in a custom John Galliano for Maison Margiela couture dress held together with metal safety pins and interwoven strands of beads. Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2024 The score is interwoven with songs from popular artists including Barry White, Leona Lewis and of course the Beatles. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 3 Feb. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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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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