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 of intertwine

• weave

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

These practices likely come from Shamanic and Tengrian traditions of tying strips of cloth to sacred trees and mountain passes to honor nature spirits––customs that became intertwined with local forms of Muslim saint veneration over time. — Avantika Chaturvedi, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026

Such resourcefulness has become a defining characteristic of Ashlyn, where creative experimentation and commercial considerations are closely intertwined. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

That round, whose timing looks like early 2027, likely January, is expected to be intertwined with OConnell’s reorg. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

Their lives intertwine even more after the escape of two prisoners, planned by two of the women. — John Hopewell, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for intertwine

• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine
• caroline
• centerline

Kids Definition

intertwine

verb

in·​ter·​twine ˌint-ər-ˈtwīn 

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