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

NextEra Energy Chairman and CEO John Ketchum characterized the partnership as a reflection of the current moment where the energy and technology sectors are becoming increasingly intertwined. —Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2025

Players explore four distinct worlds that eventually collide and puzzle systems intertwine. —William Earl, Variety, 12 Dec. 2025

This lineage of performers forged a unique experience where popular music intertwined with intimate fervor, followed by millions of families in their homes, creating a format that blends light, camera, song, and devotion. —Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 12 Dec. 2025

The film explores the profound themes of intergenerational trauma and the presence of the gaze of death, intertwining these women. —Robert Lang, Deadline, 12 Dec. 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