invade
Translation
to invade, to enter, to overrun
Examples
The army prepared to invade the country.
The army prepared to invade the country.
Tourists invade the small town every summer.
Tourists invade the small town every summer.
Negative thoughts can invade your mind.
Negative thoughts can invade your mind.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to enter (a place) by force The army prepared to invade the country.
Similar Words
Synonyms: attack, assault, occupy; Antonyms: defend, protect
Etymology
From Latin 'invadere', meaning 'to go into, attack'. It's formed from 'in-' (into) + 'vadere' (to go).
Memory Tips
Think of 'in' + 'vade' (go) -> to 'go into' a place forcefully, like an army.