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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Katayama said that the government stands ready to intervene in the currency market.

From The Wall Street Journal

The government can intervene in any council if it is deemed to be failing.

From BBC

The same year, he intervened on Netflix’s behalf to ensure its films would be eligible for Oscars consideration.

From The Wall Street Journal

Instead of complying, Waymo has turned around and filed a suit against the city, asking the court to intervene.

From Los Angeles Times

That is raising the prospect that Japan’s Ministry of Finance could intervene in the market to prop up the currency.

From Barron's