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

Archer’s rich, complicated characters, spitfire pacing and heartfelt interactions intertwine so effortlessly on every page. —Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025

Still, analysts are wary of how intertwined the major players have become. —Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025

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Abandoned Mansion smells like history and curiosity intertwined, the scent of someone worth unraveling. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 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