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invade
[ in-veyd ]
verb (used with object)
- to enter forcefully as an enemy; go into with hostile intent:
Germany invaded Poland in 1939.
- to enter like an enemy:
Locusts invaded the fields.
- to enter as if to take possession:
to invade a neighbor's home.
- to enter and affect injuriously or destructively, as disease:
viruses that invade the bloodstream.
- to intrude upon:
to invade the privacy of a family.
- to encroach or infringe upon:
to invade the rights of citizens.
- to permeate:
The smell of baking invades the house.
- to penetrate; spread into or over:
The population boom has caused city dwellers to invade the suburbs.
verb (used without object)
- to make an invasion:
troops awaiting the signal to invade.
invade
/ ɪnˈveɪd /
verb
- to enter (a country, territory, etc) by military force
- tr to occupy in large numbers; overrun; infest
- tr to trespass or encroach upon (privacy, etc)
- tr to enter and spread throughout, esp harmfully; pervade
- (of plants, esp weeds) to become established in (a place to which they are not native)
Derived Forms
- inˈvader, noun
- inˈvadable, adjective
Other Words From
- in·vada·ble adjective
- in·vader noun
- quasi-in·vaded adjective
- rein·vade verb (used with object) reinvaded reinvading
- unin·vada·ble adjective
- unin·vaded adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of invade1
Example Sentences
Tulsi Gabbard has previously echoed Russia's justification for invading Ukraine and her appointment to the role was welcomed by Russian state media.
In fact, he might even like it: He could point to it as more evidence that Putin would never invade the country while Trump was president.
Sir Keir has said US security guarantees - such as air cover - will be needed to deter Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine again, if there is a deal to end the war.
The researchers propose that very early on that terrible day, a dilute ash cloud invaded Herculaneum.
After the London summit, the UK and France suggested a European "coalition of the willing" to defend Ukraine - and to make sure Russia would not invade after a peace deal.
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