Entwine Meaning in English
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Definition
To twist or wind two or more things together, so they form a single, connected shape. Often used for things like arms, branches, or threads.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or literary; common in descriptions of things physically or metaphorically wrapped together ('entwined arms', 'stories entwine'). Often confused with 'intertwine', which is nearly a synonym. 'Entwine' is used more with objects, 'intertwine' slightly more for abstract things, but usage overlaps.
Example Sentences
The vines entwine around the tree trunk.
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She likes to entwine colored threads to make bracelets.
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The dancers entwined their arms gracefully.
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Their destinies seemed to entwine in unexpected ways.
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Stories of love and loss often entwine throughout the novel.
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He tried to entwine his fingers with hers, but she pulled away.
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