Antonyms for intervene

Grammar : Verb

Spell : in-ter-veen

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn tərˈvin

Definition of intervene

Origin : 1580s, back-formation from intervention, or else from Latin intervenire "to come between, intervene, interrupt," from inter "between" (see inter-) + venire "to come" (see venue). Related: Intervened; intervening.

verb mediate
verb happen

Example sentences :

When God is pleased to intervene, it is not for man to try to understand.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

So extreme was Eve's suffering, that she wished to intervene and part them.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

And it thereupon became necessary for Beauchene to intervene.
Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola

If he thought there was no danger of the marriage, he would be in no hurry to intervene.
Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine

She always resented any slight on it, and Mrs. Herriton had to intervene.
Extract from : « Where Angels Fear to Tread » by E. M. Forster

The action was so uncanny that Philip was driven to intervene.
Extract from : « Where Angels Fear to Tread » by E. M. Forster

Giuliana did not love me, and were it as he supposed she would have seen no cause to intervene.
Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini

To follow him to the Bois and intervene there would be to make a scandal for no purpose.
Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini

I shouldn't even allow love-letters to intervene —you are so colossal.
Extract from : « Dreamers of the Ghetto » by I. Zangwill

There are those who think the powers will intervene and that we will have England or France for our ally.
Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston

Synonyms for intervene

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