Entwine (Verb)
Meaning 1
Tie or link together.
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The delicate branches of the flowers seem to entwine the garden's trellis, creating a breathtaking display of nature's beauty.
- Poets often use metaphors to entwine emotions with the physical world, adding depth to their words.
- The threads of silk from different cultures entwine in this exquisite tapestry.
- A web of lies began to entwine the politician's reputation, leaving him no choice but to resign.
- Music and dance often entwine to create enchanting performances that leave the audience mesmerized.
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Meaning 2
Spin, wind, or twist together; "intertwine the ribbons"; "Twine the threads into a rope"; "intertwined hearts".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The dancers' fingers would entwine as they moved to the rhythm of the song.
- The tender vines began to entwine the ancient stone walls of the castle.
- Entwining the flowers together would create a beautiful wreath for her hair.
- In the darkness, the branches seemed to entwine like skeletal fingers.
- Their lives became forever entwined as they exchanged their wedding vows.