interweave

interweave

English

Etymology

    From inter- + weave.

    Pronunciation

    • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌɪntəˈwiːv/
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    • (General American) IPA(key): /ˌɪntəɹˈwiv/, [-ɾəɹ-]
    • Rhymes: -iːv
    • Hyphenation: in‧ter‧weave

    Verb

    interweave (third-person singular simple present interweaves, present participle interweaving, simple past interwove or (nonstandard) interweaved, past participle interwoven or (nonstandard) interweaved)

    1. (transitive) To combine (things) through weaving.
      Synonyms: interlace, interthread, intertwine; see also Thesaurus:intertwine
    2. (intransitive) To intermingle.
      Synonyms: blend, commingle, mingle

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