Definitions for invades

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invades in·vade

Spelling: [in-veyd]

IPA: /ɪnˈveɪd/

Invades is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 266 anagrams from letters in invades (adeinsv).

Definitions for invades

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 invades

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

Examples for invades

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?

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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