Cool MateMeaning of Invade
to enter a country, town, etc. using military force in order to take control of it
In simple words: To enter a place violently and take control.
Invade in a sentence
- Troops invaded on August 9th that year.
- When did the Romans invade Britain?
- Demonstrators invaded the government buildings.
- As the final whistle blew, fans began invading the pitch.
- The cancer cells may invade other parts of the body.
- Do the press have the right to **invade her privacy** in this way?
- You feel tense with worrying thoughts constantly invading your sleep.
How to use Invade
Use 'invade' in contexts of war or when discussing unwanted entry. It's not appropriate for casual conversations unless metaphorically.
Grammar pattern
invade + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'in-vade' — imagine someone breaking in and taking over a space.
Related words
Collocations with Invade
- invade a country
- invade privacy
- invade a space
Common mistakes with Invade
- Confused with 'invincible' (unbeatable).
- Used inappropriately for non-violent situations.
- Incorrectly saying 'invades on' instead of 'invades'.
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Invade in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يغزو
الدخول إلى مكان بالقوة والسيطرة عليه.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আক্রমণ করা
কোনো জায়গায় হিংস্রভাবে প্রবেশ করে দখল নেওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Invade
Irgendwo gewaltsam eindringen und die Kontrolle übernehmen.
- SpanishEspañol
Invadir
Entrar en un lugar con violencia y tomar el control.
- Persianفارسی
حمله کردن، هجوم بردن
به زور وارد جایی شدن و کنترل آن را به دست گرفتن.
- FrenchFrançais
Envahir
Entrer violemment dans un lieu et en prendre le contrôle.
- Hindiहिन्दी
घुसपैठ करना
किसी जगह पर हिंसक रूप से प्रवेश करना और नियंत्रण करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Invadere
Entrare in un posto con la forza e prenderne il controllo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Invadir
Entrar num lugar à força e tomar o controle.
- RussianРусский
Вторгнуться, Напасть
Насильственно войти куда-либо и захватить контроль.
- Urduاردو
حملہ کرنا، گھسنا
کسی جگہ پر زبردستی داخل ہونا اور اس پر قبضہ کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
入侵,侵略
用武力进入一个地方并加以控制。
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Frequently asked questions about Invade
What does Invade mean?
To enter a place violently and take control.
What is the definition of Invade?
to enter a country, town, etc. using military force in order to take control of it
How do you use Invade in a sentence?
Troops invaded on August 9th that year.
Can you give another example of Invade?
When did the Romans invade Britain?
What are synonyms for Invade?
Common alternatives include occupy, attack, assail, storm, intrude.
What is the opposite of Invade?
Opposite meanings include retreat, withdraw, evacuate.
What words go with Invade?
It commonly pairs with invade a country, invade privacy, invade a space.
What are common mistakes when using Invade?
Confused with 'invincible' (unbeatable). Used inappropriately for non-violent situations. Incorrectly saying 'invades on' instead of 'invades'.
How do you pronounce Invade?
US: /["/ɪnˈveɪd/","/ɪnˈveɪdz/","/ɪnˈveɪdɪd/","/ɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈveɪd/","/ɪnˈveɪdz/","/ɪnˈveɪdɪd/","/ɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Invade?
Use 'invade' in contexts of war or when discussing unwanted entry. It's not appropriate for casual conversations unless metaphorically.
What CEFR level is Invade?
"Invade" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.