invade

Meanings

• Verb

  To enter and occupy a place, typically using force; to invade a country.

  - "The army invaded the neighboring country."
  - "The troops invaded the enemy's territory."

• Verb

  To penetrate or enter a substance, such as a fluid or a cell, usually against its natural defenses.

  - "Bacteria can invade the body and cause infection."
  - "The virus invades the cells and begins to replicate."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈveɪd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

evade

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with invade
invade , crave , grave , rave , wave

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Variants

List of all variants of invade that leads to same result
invade , invaded , invader , invaders , invades , invading , invade someone's privacy , invade someone's space

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Etymology

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The word 'invade' comes from the Latin word 'invasare', which means 'to enter into' or 'to encroach upon'. It is composed of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'into' and the root 'vasare' meaning 'to enter'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'invasion' is often used to describe the entry of bacteria or viruses into the body, but it can also refer to the entry of pollen into the nasal passages or the entry of air into a lung.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'invade' in English was in the 14th century.

3. The largest military invasion in history was the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, which involved an invasion fleet of over 7,000 ships and 100,000 soldiers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Occupation: The act of taking control of an area or territory, often through military force. Invasion is a form of occupation.

2. Conquest: The act of gaining control of a territory or people, often through military force. Invasion is a means of conquest.

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Culture

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The term 'invade' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in war stories and science fiction. It is often used to describe military conquests or alien invasions. In music, the term 'invade' can be found in song titles or lyrics, such as 'Invasion' by Queen or 'Invade Me' by Mariah Carey.

How to Memorize "invade"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large army marching towards a border, crossing it and entering the enemy's territory. This is an invasion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'invade' with the concept of entering or occupying a place, particularly through force or against resistance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Invade' stands for 'Intrusion, Violation, and Advance' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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