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intervene

[in-ter-veen] / ˌɪn tərˈvin /
VERB
mediate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arbitrate intercede interfere involve meddle negotiate
STRONG
divide intermediate interpose interrupt intrude obtrude part reconcile separate settle sever
WEAK
barge in butt in come between horn in mix in muscle in put in two cents step in take a hand
Antonyms
STRONG
combine connect join leave unite
WEAK
ignore leave alone
VERB
happen
Synonyms
STRONG
bedevil befall ensue occur succeed supervene
WEAK
come to pass take place
Antonyms
STRONG
precede
WEAK
ignore leave alone

Example Sentences

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During the 1990 Gulf War, a vote allowed a US-led coalition to intervene in Iraq after it invaded Kuwait.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was furious the VAR did not intervene to disallow the goal and give a free-kick.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

"It suggests new ways to intervene before patients progress to severe inflammation that can require intubation."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Rich McKay, chairman of the NFL’s competition committee, said the league has the infrastructure to intervene and help out in those situations.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Her mother, galvanized by the potential horror of the situation, tried to intervene, but Caesar halted her with one imperious gesture.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks