How do you pronounce intervene?

intervene is pronounced as /ˌɪntərˈviːn/.

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intervene

🛑intervene

verb

/ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervale intervention

Meaning

To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.

Example Sentences

The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.

Example Expressions

intervene in a dispute

Synonyms

mediate, intercede, interfere, step in, arbitrate

Antonyms

ignore, avoid, neglect

Collocations

intervene in conflict, intervene directly, intervene quickly, intervene diplomatically

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