invade
/ɪnˈveɪd/
in · vade
ɪn · ˈveɪd
English Definition
v. to enter a place by force
Significado en Español
invadir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xâm lược, xâm nhập
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Example Sentence
The enemy tried to invade the city.
敌人试图入侵这座城市。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “invade”:
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A
withdraw
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B
evacuate
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C
retreat
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D
attack
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D — attack.
“invade” means v. to enter a place by force
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The enemy army secretly planned to ______ the small country at dawn.
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A
invade
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B
defend
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C
protect
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D
retreat
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A — invade.
“invade” means v. to enter a place by force
Common questions about “invade”
What does “invade” mean?
invade — v. to enter a place by force. In Chinese: 入侵.
How do you pronounce “invade”?
invade is pronounced /ɪnˈveɪd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: in · vade.
How do you use “invade” in a sentence?
The enemy tried to invade the city. (敌人试图入侵这座城市。)
What are synonyms for “invade”?
attack, occupy, raid — all close in meaning to invade (v. to enter a place by force).
Is “invade” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. invade appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
