Definitions for invade

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invade in·vade

Spelling: [in-veyd]

IPA: /ɪnˈveɪd/

Invade is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 139 anagrams from letters in invade (adeinv).

Definitions for invade

verb (used with object)

1. to enter forcefully as an enemy; go into with hostile intent:
2. to enter like an enemy:
3. to enter as if to take possession:
4. to enter and affect injuriously or destructively, as disease:
5. to intrude upon:
6. to encroach or infringe upon:
7. to permeate:
8. to penetrate; spread into or over:

verb (used without object)

1. to make an invasion:

Origin of invade

1485-95; Latin invādere, equivalent to in- in-² + vādere to go; see wade

Examples for invade

Russia has been poised to invade Ukraine on multiple occasions and it has not happened yet.

Well––er––do you think they intend to invade our upper range this year?

But then the conversation turns to the question occupying all minds in Ukraine: Will Putin invade?

The British were about to invade the colonies from Canada by way of that lake.

Why do celebrities complain about their privacy being invaded when they invade their own so readily?

General Lee was encouraged to assume the offensive, and to invade Pennsylvania.

When they invade new territory, populations are low, and the queen has limited mate options.

On August 9, 1969, Manson sent four of his disciples to invade the home of film director Roman Polanski, who was away on a shoot.

The fragrance and beauty of the lily seemed suddenly to invade his spirit.

Would it be wise to invade this home just at this juncture and introduce boarders?