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

Unlike a bachelorette party or bridal shower, which typically take place months in advance, these gatherings are intertwined into the wedding week or weekend. —Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026

In snaps from the event, Sweeney appeared affectionate with Braun, as her hands intertwined with his while leaving the luxury hotel. —Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026

Amid social turmoil, three intertwining tales of disillusioned misfits collide under the machinations of an all-seeing institution. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026

After the younger pair witness a semi-violent altercation between the older two, the couples become intertwined in an ever-worsening web of blackmail, resentment, embezzlement, fraud and deception. —Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026

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