What does entwine mean?
Entwine means To twist or twine around something (or one another)..
Entwine
/ɪnˈtwaɪn/ · verb
Meaning
To twist or twine around something (or one another)..
Example Sentences
Twilight, ascending slowly from the east, / Entwin'd in duskier wreaths her braided locks / O'er the fair front and radiant eyes of day; […]
Swearing doesn't just mean what we now understand by "dirty words". It is entwined, in social and linguistic history, with the other sort of swearing: vows and oaths.
And with the story of the booking office, we have a fortune deeply entwined with the stations encasing them.
Synonyms for entwine
Antonyms for entwine
Related Words
Word Forms
- entwines
- entwining
- entwined
- intwine
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for entwine?
Common synonyms include betwine, intertwine, twine, braid.
What is the opposite of entwine?
Possible antonyms include untwine.
How do you use entwine in a sentence?
Twilight, ascending slowly from the east, / Entwin'd in duskier wreaths her braided locks / O'er the fair front and radiant eyes of day; […]
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