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Synonyms & Similar Words
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Meaning of Intervene
The primary meaning of the word "intervene" is to take action to stop or change something.
Definitions
- To take action to stop or change something, especially to prevent something bad from happening
- * To become involved in a situation or dispute in order to try to stop or change it
- * To say or do something in order to try to stop or change a situation or dispute
Etymology of Intervene
The word "intervene" comes from the Latin words "inter" (meaning "between" or "among") and "venire" (meaning "to come"), and it has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of coming between or becoming involved in a situation or dispute.
Example Uses
- The government intervened to prevent a strike by the union
- * She intervened in the argument to try to calm the situation
- * The doctor intervened to save the patient's life