intervene
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Explore the roots, pronunciation, meanings, and usage of intervene.
Word parts & etymology
- inter-between, among
- -veneto come
to come between
Same-root words
- intervention
- the act of intervening
- convene
- to come together for a meeting or assembly
- Meaning 1
to become involved in a situation in order to improve or help it
Phonetic symbols
🇺🇸
/ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈviːn/
🇬🇧
/ˌɪn.təˈviːn/
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Examples
- Meaning 1to become involved in a situation in order to improve or help it
The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.
- Meaning 1to become involved in a situation in order to improve or help it
The government decided to intervene in the economic crisis to stabilize the market.
- Meaning 1to become involved in a situation in order to improve or help it
It's not always wise to intervene in other people's personal matters.
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intervene
Answerto become involved in a situation in order to improve or help it