Meaning & use
intervene
To become involved in a situation, especially in order to change its outcome.
See it in a sentence
A neighbor intervened before the argument between the two drivers turned violent.
The central bank intervened to stabilize the currency after its sharp drop in value.
A note on using this word
Intervene is often followed by in or between, and it implies stepping into an ongoing conflict or process.
Words with a similar meaning
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “intervene”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.