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INTERVENE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Intervene.

Intervene - as a verb

Get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force

Example: "Why did the u.s. not intervene earlier in ww ii?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interfereinterpose
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
interact
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be placed or located between other things or extend between spaces and events

Example: "This interlude intervenes between the two movements"

Occur between other event or between certain points of time

Example: "The war intervened between the birth of her two children"

Example Sentences

"The teacher intervened when the students started arguing."
"The police had to intervene to stop the fight."
"She decided to intervene in the conflict between her two friends."
"The referee will intervene if there is a rule violation."
"The government intervened to stabilize the economy."
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Word Game Points

Is INTERVENE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, intervene is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INTERVENE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is INTERVENE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, intervene is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INTERVENE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is INTERVENE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, intervene is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INTERVENE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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