Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

INVADE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Invade.

How to pronounce invade:

US

Invade - as a verb

March aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

Example: "Hitler invaded poland on september 1, 1939"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
occupy
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assailattack
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate

Example: "This new colleague invades my territory"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
encroach uponintrude onobtrude upon
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
come inenterget inget intogo ingo intomove into
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Occupy in large numbers or live on a host

Example: "The kudzu plant infests much of the south and is spreading to the north"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
infestoverrun

Penetrate or assault, in a harmful or injurious way

Example: "The cancer had invaded her lungs"

Example Sentences

"The army planned to invade the enemy territory at dawn."
"Many tourists invade this coastal town during the summer."
"The ants invaded the kitchen looking for food."
"The virus quickly invaded the patient's bloodstream."
"The weeds are starting to invade the garden."
View more

Word Game Points

Is INVADE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, invade is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INVADE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is INVADE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, invade is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INVADE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is INVADE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, invade is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INVADE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen