entwine

verb

en·​twine in-ˈtwīn How to pronounce entwine (audio)
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entwined; entwining; entwines

transitive verb

: to twine together or around

intransitive verb

: to become twisted or twined

Examples of entwine in a Sentence

The snake entwined itself around the branch. marveled at how the vines had delicately and intricately entwined themselves on the trellis
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The country musician concluded the post with a sweet picture of their hands entwined together, with Warthan’s new engagement ring sparkling on her left finger. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 Human and puppet limbs are entwined, and there is a sense, both comforting and disconcerting, of a group-individual, like the shadowy figures who merge with the dark in Goya’s Black Paintings. Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024 Chocolate and peanut butter are forever entwined thanks to fan-favorite candy Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024 Resolutely entwined with the dynamics of post- World War II abstract art, Amaral broke out of conventional framework of traditional tapestry or textile art and this retrospective showcases her vital contribution to the artistic avant-garde of the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for entwine 

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of entwine was in 1590

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entwine

verb
en·​twine in-ˈtwīn How to pronounce entwine (audio)
: to twine together or around

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