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- [in-ter-veen]
- /ˌɪn tərˈvin/
- /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/
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- [in-ter-veen]
- /ˌɪn tərˈvin/
Definitions of intervene word
- verb without object intervene to come between disputing people, groups, etc.; intercede; mediate. 1
- verb without object intervene to occur or be between two things. 1
- verb without object intervene to occur or happen between other events or periods: Nothing important intervened between the meetings. 1
- verb without object intervene (of things) to occur incidentally so as to modify or hinder: We enjoyed the picnic until a thunderstorm intervened. 1
- verb without object intervene to interfere with force or a threat of force: to intervene in the affairs of another country. 1
- verb without object intervene Law. to interpose and become a party to a suit pending between other parties. 1
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Origin of intervene
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Latin intervenīre to come between, equivalent to inter- inter- + venīre to come; see convene
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Parts of speech for Intervene
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intervene popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intervene
verb intervene
- intercede — to act or interpose in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble, as by pleading or petition: to intercede with the governor for a condemned man.
- negotiate — to deal or bargain with another or others, as in the preparation of a treaty or contract or in preliminaries to a business deal.
- arbitrate — When someone in authority arbitrates between two people or groups who are in dispute, they consider all the facts and make an official decision about who is right.
- involve — to include as a necessary circumstance, condition, or consequence; imply; entail: This job involves long hours and hard work.
- interfere — to come into opposition, as one thing with another, especially with the effect of hampering action or procedure (often followed by with): Constant distractions interfere with work.
Antonyms for intervene
verb intervene
- combine — If you combine two or more things or if they combine, they exist together.
- unite — to join, combine, or incorporate so as to form a single whole or unit.
- connect — If something or someone connects one thing to another, or if one thing connects to another, the two things are joined together.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- leave — to go out of or away from, as a place: to leave the house.
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