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intervention

Pronunciation: [ˌɪntərˈvɛnʃən]

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Learn how to use intervention in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “health care”

(noun) an action taken to improve a person's health or situation. It’s like getting help when someone is sick or needs support.

Example

The doctor decided that an intervention was necessary to help the patient feel better.

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Without any intervention, the situation continued to get worse.

Example

What kind of intervention did the doctor suggest for his recovery?

Context: “relationship”

(noun) an act of stepping into a situation to change how things are going, often to help someone. Think of it like when a friend or family member tries to help fix a problem you’re having.

Example

The family organized an intervention to support their friend who was struggling with addiction.

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They decided not to have an intervention, even though they saw their friend was in trouble.

Example

Do you think an intervention would help him realize his need for change?

Context: “education”

(noun) a special program or action taken to help students who are having difficulty learning. It’s like giving extra help to a student who is struggling with their studies.

Example

The school provided an intervention to help students who were falling behind in math.

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Without intervention, many students would not pass their classes.

Example

What kind of intervention did the school implement for struggling readers?

How to pronounce intervention

Pronunciation: [ˌɪntərˈvɛnʃən]

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