B2
interfere vs intervene vs intrude
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| interfereverb/ˌɪn.tərˈfɪr/ | Meaning to get involved in something that is not your business; to stop something from working or happening well | Goes with interfere with | Example My mother-in-law always interferes in how we raise our children. |
| interveneverb/ˌɪn.tərˈviːn/ | Meaning to step into a situation on purpose to change what is happening or stop it | Goes with intervene in | Example The police did not intervene in the dispute between neighbors. |
| intrudeverb/ɪnˈtruːd/ | Meaning to enter a place or become part of a situation where you are not wanted | Goes with intrude on | Example I am sorry to intrude, but there is a phone call for you. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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