intervene
/ˌɪntərˈviːn/
in · ter · vene
ˌɪn · tər · ˈviːn
English Definition
v. come between, get involved
Significado en Español
intervenir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
can thiệp, xen vào
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Example Sentence
The teacher intervened in the fight.
老师干预了打架。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
inter(between)+vene(come)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is the best synonym for the word “intervene”?
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A
interrupt
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B
ignore
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C
follow
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D
proceed
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A — interrupt.
“intervene” means v. come between, get involved
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A teacher had to ______ before the loud argument turned into a fight.
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A
ignore
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B
intervene
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C
withdraw
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D
retreat
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B — intervene.
“intervene” means v. come between, get involved
Common questions about “intervene”
What does “intervene” mean?
intervene — v. come between, get involved. In Chinese: 干涉，介入.
How do you pronounce “intervene”?
intervene is pronounced /ˌɪntərˈviːn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · ter · vene.
How do you use “intervene” in a sentence?
The teacher intervened in the fight. (老师干预了打架。)
What are synonyms for “intervene”?
interfere, meddle — all close in meaning to intervene (v. come between, get involved).
Is “intervene” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. intervene appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “intervene”?
inter(between)+vene(come)
