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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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The boys’ family pleaded with school officials to intervene.

From Salon

Suddenly the moderator intervenes to change the subject.

From BBC

Activist investor Elliott Investment Management intervened External link in 2023, the longtime CEO retired, and in 2024, the new CEO, Hardy, rolled out a new strategy External link, which included cost cuts.

From Barron's

At current levels, it’s now approaching levels last seen in the summer of 2024, when Japan’s Ministry of Finance intervened in foreign exchange markets to prevent the yen from further weakening.

From Barron's

At current levels, it’s now approaching levels last seen in the summer of 2024, when Japan’s Ministry of Finance intervened in foreign exchange markets to prevent the yen from further weakening.

From Barron's

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