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Interfere vs. Intervene
Interfere
/ˌɪntəˈfɪə/Examples:
He started, but Aileen interfered.At least it was interfering with Neely's evenings, she thought grimly.This interferes to some extent with the flow of logical thought.
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Intervene
/ˌɪntəˈviːn/Examples:
History intervened to crowd the President's calendar.I have got over my intervening doubts.It seems that J. J. Thomson intervened.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Interfere implies getting involved in something unwanted or without invitation.
- Intervene suggests a positive interruption to help improve a situation.
- Interfere often carries a negative connotation, while intervene is usually positive.
- You interfere in someone’s affairs if you cause disturbance.
- You intervene when you act to improve or prevent worsening conditions.
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