Intervene Definition & Meaning
intervene
- verb
- get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force; "Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?"
- be placed or located between other things or extend between spaces and events; "This interludes intervenes between the two movements"; "Eight days intervened"
- occur between other event or between certain points of time; "the war intervened between the birth of her two children"
"Intervene" in song lyrics
See how intervene is used in real songs:
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"I'm out to murder those who try to intervene"
All City — Afta Hourz -
"Came up with the green, not a cop could intervene"
Black Sheep — Autobiographical -
"Wake me up, take my hand, and I hope you intervene"
The Brothahood — Light Upon Light
Words that rhyme with intervene
Usage tips for "intervene"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does intervene mean?
- get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force; "Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?" be placed or located between other things or extend between spaces and events; "This interludes intervenes between the two movements"; "Eight days intervened" occur between other event or between certain points of time; "the war intervened between the birth of her two children"
- What part of speech is intervene?
- Intervene is a verb.
- How many definitions does intervene have?
- Intervene has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).