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Intervene

To come between, or to be between, persons or things; -- followed by between; as, the Mediterranean intervenes between Europe and Africa.

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Hap 76% connected

To clothe; to wrap.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Happen 76% connected

To come by chance; to come without previous expectation; to fall out.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Interact 76% connected

A short act or piece between others, as in a play; an interlude; hence, intermediate employment or time.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Lie 76% connected

See Lye.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Occur 76% connected

To meet; to clash.

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Pass 76% connected

To go; to move; to proceed; to be moved or transferred from one point to another; to make a transit; -- usually with a following adverb or adverbal p…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Interlope 76% connected

To run between parties and intercept without right the advantage that one should gain from the other; to traffic without a proper license; to intrude…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Meddle 76% connected

To mix; to mingle.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Tamper 76% connected

One who tamps; specifically, one who prepares for blasting, by filling the hole in which the charge is placed.

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Intervention 74% connected

The act of intervening; interposition.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Intervention 74% connected

The act of intervening; interposition.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Interfere 92% connected

To come in collision; to be in opposition; to clash; as, interfering claims, or commands.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Interpose 92% connected

To place between; as, to interpose a screen between the eye and the light.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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