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Dictionary Entry for "Intervene"

Intervene

Part of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈtɜːvɪn/

Definitions

  • To come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events.
  • To take part in something to affect its outcome, often in a way that is helpful or necessary.
  • To occur or happen in between other events or actions.

Usage Examples

  • "The teacher had to intervene in the argument between the students."
  • "The government decided to intervene in the economic crisis."
  • "She intervened to stop the dispute from escalating further."

Etymology

From Latin "intervenire," meaning "to come between," composed of "inter-" meaning "between" and "venire" meaning "to come." The word first appeared in the 16th century.

Synonyms

  • Intercede
  • Interfere
  • Step in
  • Mediate
  • Intrude

Antonyms

  • Ignore
  • Leave alone
  • Refrain
  • Avoid

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Intervenir in-ter-veh-neer
French Intervenir an-ter-veh-neer
German Intervenieren in-ter-ve-neer-en
Chinese (Simplified) 干预 gān yù
Arabic تدخل ta-da-khul
Hindi हस्तक्षेप करना has-ta-k-shep kar-na
Russian Вмешиваться v-mesh-ivatsya
Portuguese Intervir in-ter-veer
Japanese 介入する kaiju suru
Korean 개입하다 gae-ip-ha-da
Italian Intervenire in-ter-ve-ne-re
Turkish Müdahale etmek mu-daha-le et-mek
Polish Interweniować in-ter-ve-ni-o-vats
Greek Επεμβαίνω e-pen-ve-no
Dutch Interveniëren in-ter-ve-neeren
Swedish Interagera in-te-ra-ge-ra
Finnish Sekaantua se-ka-an-tua
Thai แทรกแซง thae-raek-saeng
Vietnamese Can thiệp can thiep
Hebrew להתערב le-ta-a-rev

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • In American English, it is often pronounced with a soft "v": "in-ter-VEEN."
  • In British English, there is a slightly more emphasized "ter": "in-TER-veen."

Historical Usage

The term "intervene" has been in use since the 16th century, originally meaning to come between in a physical or temporal sense. It gradually acquired its modern meaning of stepping into situations to alter the outcome. Historically, it was often used in political and legal contexts to describe third parties intervening in disputes or conflicts.

Cultural Nuances

In various cultures, "intervention" may have different connotations. In legal and political contexts, interventions are sometimes seen as necessary for justice, while in personal relationships, they may be viewed as intrusive or unwelcome. Cultural attitudes toward intervention often depend on the perceived authority of the intervener and the nature of the conflict or issue at hand.

More Information

Intervention, especially in international relations, is a highly debated topic, with certain countries or organizations intervening in the affairs of others for humanitarian or political reasons. Intervention in personal matters, such as addiction or family disputes, often involves attempts to help an individual or group, but the ethics and effectiveness of such actions remain a complex issue in society.


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