interweave
UK: ˌɪntəˈwiːv | US: ˌɪntərˈwiːv
vt. to weave or blend together
vi. to become intertwined or interconnected
The word "interweave" combines the Latin prefix "inter-" (meaning "between" or "among") with the Old English verb "weave" (meaning "to form fabric by interlacing threads"). The prefix "inter-" was adopted into Middle English from Latin, while "weave" traces back to Proto-Germanic *webaną. Together, they create a vivid image of threads crossing and merging, metaphorically extending to any interconnected or blended elements.
The author skillfully interweaves historical facts with fictional narratives.
Their lives were interwoven by shared experiences and mutual respect.
The branches of the trees interweave to form a natural canopy.
The documentary interweaves interviews with archival footage.
Cultures often interweave traditions over time, creating rich hybrid practices.