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INTERVENES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Intervenes.

Intervenes - 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 intervenes when students are arguing."
"The police officer intervenes to stop the fight."
"He intervenes in political discussions to offer his opinion."
"The referee intervenes to prevent unfair play."
"The security guard intervenes to diffuse the situation."
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Word Game Points

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

INTERVENES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is INTERVENES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, intervenes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INTERVENES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is INTERVENES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, intervenes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INTERVENES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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