entwine
UK[ɪnˈtwaɪn]US[ɪnˈtwaɪn]
v
to twist or wind things together
v
to be closely connected or linked
Morpheme Breakdown
en
twine
en
to put into, on, or make
twine
Etymology
the word 'entwine' is a compound formed within english from the prefix 'en-' and the verb 'twine'. 'twine' itself originates from the old english noun 'twin', meaning 'a double thread' or 'linen thread', which is related to the old norse 'tvinni', denoting a double thread. the core idea of twisting two strands together is preserved from these germanic roots. the addition of the prefix 'en-', which often signifies 'to cause to be' or 'to put into a certain state', intensifies the action, leading to the modern meaning of twisting things together or being intricately interwoven.
Analysis
Structure: en + twine
en (from old english, a prefix meaning 'to put into, on, or make'); twine (from old english 'twin', meaning a double thread or to twist)
Examples
the ivy began to entwine itself around the old fence post.
their destinies seemed to be forever entwined.
she deftly entwined ribbons into her braid.