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

• 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

At the same time, China isn’t going away, and our economies are deeply, deeply intertwined. —Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025

This ethical imperative for responsible speech is deeply intertwined with a centuries-old commitment to social justice. —Andrew Weinstein, Time, 12 Sep. 2025

This exhibition showcases her visual language that intertwines elements of abstraction with storytelling, creating a playful yet profound commentary on themes of identity, nature and urban life. —Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025

The Netflix series from Tyler Perry follows an exotic dancer named Kimmie (Taylor Polidore Williams), whose life becomes intertwined with the Bellarie family and their Beauty in Black haircare company. —Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for intertwine

• acridine
• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• atropine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine

Kids Definition

intertwine

verb

in·​ter·​twine ˌint-ər-ˈtwīn 

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