Years intervene between the two incidents.
Source: tatoeba (44639)
Intervene
/ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈviːn/
Synonyms for "intervene" (173 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (35)
Verb(3 words)
act betweenarbitratearrestbargainbarge inbottle upbreakbreak inbreak in uponburst inbutt incall a breakcall timecharge incheckcome betweenconcessioncountercheckcrashcrash in
Noun(1 words)
Strong matches (52)
detaindividedrag inedge inelapseelbowelbow inencroachentrenchfoistfoist infudgefudge ingo betweenhinderhold backhold in checkhold uphorn inimpede
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impingeimplantimplant inimposeimpose onimpose uponinfiltrateinfringeinhibitinject ininsertinsert ininsinuateinsinuate inintercalateintercedeinterceptinterfereinterjaculateinterjectinterlopeinterludeintermeddleintermediateintermit
Noun(1 words)
Related words (86)
interpolateinterposeinterruptintervalintroduceintroduce inintrudeinvadeirruptjudgekeep backkeep in checklug inmake termsmeddlemediatemeerschaummeet halfwaymessmoderate
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negotiateobtrudeobviateopposepartpasspausepress inpush input betweenput onput uponrecessrefereerepresentrepressresistrestrainretardrun inrush insandwichscotchseparateset backseverslackenslink inslip insmash insmuggle insneak insnubsqueeze insteal instepstep instorm insuppresstake a breaktake fivetake tentamper withthrong inthrow inthrust intreat withtrenchtrespassumpirewedge inwork inworm in
Verb(9 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: interpose, act between, administer, apply, arbitrate.
- Sentence evidence is available for intervene, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "intervene".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "intervene"
Keep "intervene" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "intervene" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "intervene", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "intervene" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
14 entriesMore specific
12 entriesbehavioral interventionclinical interventiondiplomatic interventioneconomic interventioneducational interventionhumanitarian interventionmilitary interventionpolicy interventionpreventive interventionproactive interventionreactive interventiontargeted intervention
Collocations
6 entrieslegal interventionmedical interventionmilitary interventionpolicy interventiontimely interventionurgent intervention
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesTranslations
12 translations across 5 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- намирам се между verb (to occur, to come between, points of time, or events)
German
4 entries- dazwischenkommen verb (to occur, to come between, points of time, or events)
- eintreten verb (to occur, to come between, points of time, or events)
- ereignen verb (to occur, to come between, points of time, or events)
- vorfallen verb (to occur, to come between, points of time, or events)
Greek
1 entries- μεσολαβώ verb (to occur, to come between, points of time, or events)
Hungarian
4 entries- bekövetkezik verb (to occur, to come between, points of time, or events)
- közbeesik verb (to occur, to come between, points of time, or events)
- közben eltelik verb (to occur, to come between, points of time, or events)
- lezajlik verb (to occur, to come between, points of time, or events)
Russian
1 entries- пройти verb (to occur, to come between, points of time, or events)
Sample sentences
34 total sentences available.
There may be other factors that intervene in the relation between these two constants.
Source: tatoeba (55310)
They should not intervene in the internal affairs of another country.
Source: tatoeba (307070)
When it is seen to have risen too far, the central banks of major countries cooperate to intervene.
Source: tatoeba (329307)
Showing 4 of 34 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "intervene"?
Closest matches include interpose, act between, administer, apply, arbitrate.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "intervene"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.