INTERVENES

10 letters 13 Scrabble points

Definition of INTERVENES

verb
  1. To become involved in a situation, so as to alter or prevent an action.

    "The police had to be called to intervene in the fight."

    Synonyms: interfere step in
  2. To occur, fall, or come between, points of time, or events.

    "An instant intervened between the flash and the report."

  3. To occur or act as an obstacle or delay.

    "Nothing intervened to prevent the undertaking."

Related words: interfere step in interrupt

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters I N T E R V E N E S
Length 10 letters
Scrabble Score 13 points