Synonyms for

Weave

Verb / wi:v / Another word for weave — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To form or make by interlacing threads, yarns, strips, etc.

Synonyms & similar words

tissue waver unweave meander wander interweave wind thread interlace intertwine twine knit lace plait braid net mesh interweave entwine wreathe wind loop thread sew embroider crochet tat spin

Synonyms by register

Formal

interlace intertwine compose construct

Informal

mix blend combine put together

Literary

withe interweave

Antonyms

unravel disentangle separate undo untwist unpick

Common collocations

  • weave a story
  • weave a spell
  • weave through traffic
  • weave a basket
  • weave a carpet
  • weave in details
  • weave together threads

Word family

noun weave
verb weave
adjective woven

Usage note

As a verb, 'weave' can refer to the literal act of creating fabric or the figurative act of combining elements. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. She learned to weave a basket out of grass.
  2. The spider will weave a web to catch its prey.
  3. The fabric is woven from fine threads.
  4. She weaves a tale of adventure and excitement.
  5. He weaves his way through the crowded street.

Quotes

  • The spider weaves the curtains in the palace of the Caesars.
  • Life is but a Weaving: God's thread, the shuttle passing through the web of mine.
  • The world is a fabric which time weaves to eternity.

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