interweave

verb

in·​ter·​weave ˌin-tər-ˈwēv How to pronounce interweave (audio)
interwove ˌin-tər-ˈwōv How to pronounce interweave (audio) also interweaved; interwoven ˌin-tər-ˈwō-vən How to pronounce interweave (audio) also interweaved; interweaving
Synonyms of interweavenext

transitive verb

1
: to weave together
2
: to mix or blend together
interweaving his own insights … with letters and memoirs …Phoebe Adams
interweave noun
interwoven adjective

Synonyms of interweave

Examples of interweave in a Sentence

a house built from poles interwoven with vines a mat of interwoven fibers
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Reddy—who is, like Fennelly, a talented poet in addition to being a nonfiction writer—deftly interweaves research and memoir in sparkling, compelling, and often funny prose. Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026 That project, which interweaved Elizabethan dialogue with a contemporary setting, signaled another artistic pivot. David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026 Both are interwoven with conductive materials such as stainless steel threads, which form a Faraday cage that shields the wearer against the lines’ electric fields. IEEE Spectrum, 12 Jan. 2026 Where to Stay Nômade Temple Holbox To ensure the experience at Nômade Temple Holbox feels seamlessly interwoven with the natural environment, the in-house architects designed 30 rooms using sustainable local wood. Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interweave

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of interweave was in 1598

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“Interweave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interweave. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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interweave

verb
in·​ter·​weave ˌint-ər-ˈwēv How to pronounce interweave (audio)
1
: to weave together
2
: to blend or cause to blend together
interwoven adjective

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