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

While Syd cares deeply about the restaurant, Richie’s entire sense of self-worth and identity is completely intertwined with it. — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026

Leaders must embrace curiosity, share power, and crowdsource ideas, acknowledging that AI's impact is intertwined with macroeconomic shifts and identity concerns. — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Movies built from intertwining stories can be hard to pull off. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 26 June 2026

As moments from his past and present begin to intertwine, a series of encounters — both artistic and erotic — open cracks in his everyday reality. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 June 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