invade

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈveɪd/

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Verb

Plain form invade

Third-person singular invades

Past tense invaded

Past participle invaded

Present participle invading

1. (transitive & intransitive) If you invade a place, you to move in using soldiers and you plan to stay.
2. (transitive) If you invade a place, you go there with a lot of people even though you are not welcome.
3. (transitive & intransitive) If an animal or plant invades a place, it moves in and causes trouble for native animals and plants.