wove

The artisan wove a colorful tapestry on a large wooden loom.

Definition

1. Verb (past tense of ):
   • To form fabric by interlacing threads: "wove" is the simple past tense of "weave," meaning to create cloth or other material by passing threads or strands over and under each other.
   • To create something by combining elements: Used metaphorically to describe constructing a story, plan, or narrative by connecting various parts.
   • To move in a winding or zigzag course: In informal or figurative use, "wove" can describe a path that twists and turns through obstacles.

Usage Examples

• Past tense of weave (fabric):

  • She wove a beautiful tapestry on her loom last year. (She created a decorative piece of cloth by interlacing threads.)
  • The artisan wove the silk into a scarf. (The worker formed silk threads into a scarf by crossing them.)

• Past tense of weave (metaphorical):

  • The author wove a complex plot from several true events. (The writer combined real incidents to create a story.)
  • They wove their ideas into a coherent argument. (They connected their thoughts to form a logical discussion.)

• Past tense of weave (movement):

  • The cyclist wove through the busy traffic. (The rider moved in a zigzag path to avoid cars.)
  • He wove his way through the crowd to reach the exit. (He moved carefully and indirectly through the people.)

Advanced Usage

• "wove into": to incorporate something into a larger structure.

  • The designer wove gold threads into the fabric. (Gold strands were interlaced with the cloth.)
  • The journalist wove the witness statements into the article. (The reporter integrated the statements into the written piece.)

• "wove together": to combine multiple elements into a unified whole.

  • The composer wove together different musical themes. (The composer blended various melodies into one piece.)
  • The politician wove together promises and facts to persuade voters. (The politician mixed promises and facts to create a convincing speech.)

Variants and Related Words

• Weave (verb, present tense): to form cloth or combine elements.

  • I weave baskets from willow branches. (I make baskets by crossing branches.)

• Woven (past participle): the completed state of being interlaced.

  • The fabric was woven by hand. (The cloth was created manually.)

• Weaver (noun): a person who weaves.

  • The weaver worked at the loom for hours. (The person who makes cloth worked at the weaving machine.)

Synonyms

• Interlaced: past tense of interlace, meaning to cross or weave together.
• Twisted: past tense of twist, meaning to turn or wind strands.
• Constructed: past tense of construct, meaning to build or form.

Related Idioms

• Weave a spell: to captivate or enchant someone through storytelling or charm.

  • The storyteller wove a spell over the children. (The narrator captivated the children with his tale.)

• Weave one's way: to move through a space by avoiding obstacles.

  • The dancer wove her way across the stage. (The dancer moved gracefully and indirectly across the stage.)