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invade

/ˌɪnˈveɪd/

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What does invade mean?

verb

  1. To move into.
  2. To enter by force, usually in order to conquer.
  3. To infest or overrun.
More meanings (2)

verb

  1. To attack; to infringe; to encroach on; to violate.
  2. To make an unwelcome or uninvited visit or appearance, usually with an intent to cause trouble or some other unpleasant situation.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˌɪnˈveɪd/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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It was an audacious stroke for the Yankee showman to invade this select and exclusive region, but it was successful.
Joel BentonA Unique Story of a Marvellous Career: Life of Hon. Phineas T. BarnumProject Gutenberg ebook #1576
In short, her design was to overthrow the favourites’ power, and the King’s power, such as it was, and invade England.
Charles DickensA Child's History of EnglandProject Gutenberg ebook #699
More book examples (3)
But to produce beyond his strength and needs, he must invade the production of another, and consequently diminish the number of producers.
P.-J. (Pierre-Joseph) ProudhonWhat is Property? An Inquiry into the Principle of Right and of GovernmentProject Gutenberg ebook #360
"Foreign nations shall invade England with snow on their helmets, and shall bring plague, famine, and murder in the skirts of their garments."
Charles MackayMemoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1Project Gutenberg ebook #636
In like manner the necrotic changes occurring under these circumstances may invade the deeper structures in the region of quarter-crack.
H. Caulton (Harry Caulton) ReeksDiseases of the Horse's FootProject Gutenberg ebook #11204