interweave

verb

in·​ter·​weave ˌin-tər-ˈwēv 

interwove ˌin-tər-ˈwōv  also interweaved; interwoven ˌin-tər-ˈwō-vən  also interweaved; interweaving

transitive verb

1

: to weave together

2

: to mix or blend together

interweaving his own insights … with letters and memoirs

—Phoebe Adams

intransitive verb

: intertwine, intermingle

interweave

ˈin-tər-ˌwēv 

noun

interwoven

ˌin-tər-ˈwō-vən 

adjective

Synonyms

• weave

Examples of interweave in a Sentence

a house built from poles interwoven with vines

a mat of interwoven fibers

Recent Examples on the Web

The trio’s financial welfare is interwoven into the fabric of their host-country’s everchanging international policy and foreign trade affairs. —Maximo Bratter, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2025

The book is an enjoyable read, interweaving funny sketch bits with insightful management advice. —Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025

One-of-a-kind seashells are interwoven between cotton yarns, for a unique look that is quintessentially summer. Siedrés Siedrés, a Turkish brand co-founded by Ceylin Türkkan Bilge and Emir Bilge, is rooted in the dreaminess of Mediterranean summers and the vibrancy of Istanbul. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2025

Gilroy drew upon his lifelong study of historical revolutions to inform the show’s interweaving storylines of payroll heists and gulag escapes, street riots and false flag operations, squabbling freedom fighters and pitiless secret police. —Adam B. Vary, Variety, 13 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for interweave

• disbelieve
• undeceive
• achieve
• believe
• conceive
• deceive
• naive
• perceive
• receive
• relieve
• reprieve
• retrieve

Kids Definition

interweave

verb

in·​ter·​weave ˌint-ər-ˈwēv 

1

: to weave together

2

: to blend or cause to blend together

interwoven

-ˈwō-vən 

adjective