interlace
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈɪntəleɪs/
KK: /ˈɪntərleɪs/
intransitive verb
Definition
To weave or twist together in a way that they cross over each other.
Example
The vines began to interlace as they grew up the trellis.
Tense Forms
Past: interlaced
Past Participle: interlaced
Conversation
Did you notice how the vines interlace with the trees in the park?
Yeah, it looks really beautiful and natural.
I love how they interlace like that, it creates a nice atmosphere.
Absolutely! It's like nature's own artwork.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
intertwine
weave
entwine
Antonyms
separate
disconnect
divide
transitive verb
Definition
To weave or connect things together in a way that they cross over each other.
Example
The artist decided to interlace different colors in her painting to create a unique effect.
Tense Forms
Past: interlaced
Past Participle: interlaced
Conversation
Have you seen how they interlace the different colors in that new art piece?
Yeah, it looks amazing! It gives the painting so much depth.
I love how they interlace different textures too.
Root Explanation
Interlace → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "lacer" (from Latin, meaning to tear or rend). The word describes the action of weaving or intertwining things together in a manner that they are torn or pulled through each other.
Memory Tip
Think of things being woven 'between' ('inter-') each other, like threads that are 'torn' or pulled through ('lacer'). This helps you remember that 'interlace' means to weave together.
Visually Confused Words
uninterlaced
iterance
winteraceae
intolerance