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intrude

in·trude
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-trood]
    • /ɪnˈtrud/
    • /ɪnˈtruːd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-trood]
    • /ɪnˈtrud/

Definitions of intrude word

  • verb with object intrude to thrust or bring in without invitation, permission, or welcome. 1
  • verb with object intrude Geology. to thrust or force into. 1
  • verb with object intrude to install (a cleric) in a church contrary to the wishes of its members. 1
  • verb without object intrude to thrust oneself without permission or welcome: to intrude upon their privacy. 1
  • noun intrude Put oneself deliberately into a place or situation where one is unwelcome or uninvited. 1
  • intransitive verb intrude enter uninvited 1

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Origin of intrude

First appearance:

before 1525
One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin intrūdere to push in, equivalent to in- in-2 + trūdere to push

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Parts of speech for Intrude

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

intrude popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for intrude

verb intrude

  • infringe — to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress: to infringe a copyright; to infringe a rule.
  • invade — to enter forcefully as an enemy; go into with hostile intent: Germany invaded Poland in 1939.
  • meddle — to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly: Stop meddling in my personal life!
  • interfere — to come into opposition, as one thing with another, especially with the effect of hampering action or procedure (often followed by with): Constant distractions interfere with work.
  • disturb — to interrupt the quiet, rest, peace, or order of; unsettle.

Antonyms for intrude

verb intrude

  • subtract — to withdraw or take away, as a part from a whole.
  • please — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
  • leave — to go out of or away from, as a place: to leave the house.
  • leave alone — separate, apart, or isolated from others: I want to be alone.
  • withdraw — to draw back, away, or aside; take back; remove: She withdrew her hand from his. He withdrew his savings from the bank.

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