raided

Meanings

• Verb

  To search and take control of (a place) by force, especially in order to make an arrest or find contraband.

  - "The police raided the house early in the morning."
  - "The smugglers' boat was raided by the coast guard."

• Verb

  To search and take away (something) suddenly and forcefully.

  - "The company raided the pension fund to pay off debts."
  - "The bank was raided by robbers."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with raided
aided , cajoled , delayed , laid , maled , praised , staid , traversed

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Variants

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raid , raided , raiding , raids

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'to seize by the beard', from Old Norse 'rada' meaning 'counsel' and 'ida' meaning 'beard'. The modern sense developed in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The largest raid in history was reportedly the Battle of Bagdad in 1258, during which the Mongol Empire conquered the city.

2. In the video game 'World of Warcraft', players can participate in 'Raid Boss' battles against powerful enemies.

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Related Concepts

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1. Search warrant: A legal document authorizing law enforcement officers to search a specific location for evidence of a crime.

2. Raid (military): A military operation to capture or destroy an enemy force or location.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'raided' is often used to describe large-scale police operations or military actions. It has also been used in music, such as in the title of the song 'Raided' by the band Sublime.

How to Memorize "raided"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of police officers storming into a building with guns drawn, searching for suspects.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the sound of sirens and flashing lights.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym RAID: 'R' stands for 'Raid', 'A' for 'Arrest', 'I' for 'Investigate', and 'D' for 'Discover'.

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