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Definition invade in British English

invade verb

verb
/ɪnˈveɪd/
1

to take or send an army into another country in order to get control of it

Example

The island was invaded during the war.

Example

They received information that the Americans were preparing to invade.

Synonyms and related words
invade occupy suppress
2

to enter a place, especially in large numbers or in a way that causes problems

Example

Cannes was invaded this week by top names from the film industry.

Synonyms and related words
arrive enter reach
2.1

to spread to a part of the body and cause damage there

Example

The infected cells can invade healthy tissue.

Synonyms and related words
suffer get contract
3

to get involved in someone's life without their permission

Example

Closed-circuit TV cameras seem to be invading every aspect of our lives.

Example

Investigators were spying on people's homes and invading their privacy.

Synonyms and related words
join in participate involve
4

to affect someone in an annoying way that they cannot ignore

Example

The memory of their last meeting kept invading his thoughts.

Synonyms and related words
come over return run away with
Definition invade in British English