intervene
/ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈviːn/verb
Middle School
1
To become involved in a situation, so as to alter or prevent an action.
2
To occur, fall, or come between, points of time, or events.
3
To occur or act as an obstacle or delay.
4
To say (something) in the middle of a conversation or discussion between other people, or to respond to a situation involving other people.
5
To come between, or to be between, persons or things.
6
In a suit to which one has not been made a party, to put forward a defense of one's interest in the subject matter.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing