NYT Dictionary

INVADE

/ɪnˈveɪd/
Verbin-VADEin-vade · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2024

Meaning

To move into.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin invādō (“enter, invade”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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