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- [uh b-trood]
- /əbˈtrud/
- /əbˈtruːd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh b-trood]
- /əbˈtrud/
Definitions of obtrude word
- verb with object obtrude to thrust (something) forward or upon a person, especially without warrant or invitation: to obtrude one's opinions upon others. 1
- verb with object obtrude to thrust forth; push out. 1
- verb without object obtrude to thrust forward, especially unduly; intrude. 1
- noun obtrude Become noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way. 1
- transitive verb obtrude impose, thrust: sth on sb 1
- verb obtrude When something obtrudes or when you obtrude it, it becomes noticeable in an undesirable way. 0
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Origin of obtrude
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Latin obtrūdere to thrust against, equivalent to ob- ob- + trūdere to thrust
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Parts of speech for Obtrude
noun
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
obtrude popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
obtrude usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for obtrude
verb obtrude
- 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.
- impose — to lay on or set as something to be borne, endured, obeyed, fulfilled, paid, etc.: to impose taxes.
- meddle — to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly: Stop meddling in my personal life!
- pry — to inquire impertinently or unnecessarily into something: to pry into the personal affairs of others.
- interrupt — to cause or make a break in the continuity or uniformity of (a course, process, condition, etc.).
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