intrude
ihn-TROOD
Intrude (verb) means to enter or interrupt somewhere without invitation or welcome. Example: “I hope I'm not intruding on your family dinner.”
verb
1
To enter or interrupt somewhere without invitation or welcome.
"The noise of machinery intruded on an otherwise quiet morning."
"I hope I'm not intruding on your family dinner."
"Reporters intruded on the couple's private wedding."
"to intrude on families at unseasonable hours; to intrude on the lands of another"
How to use intrude
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo force your way into a place or situation where you're not wanted.
Common pairings
intrude on privacy
intrude on a conversation
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- intrudes
- Past tense
- intruded
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Etymology
From Latin intrūdere, from in- ("in") + trūdere ("to thrust, push").
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What does “intrude” mean?
The word “intrude” means to enter or interrupt somewhere without invitation or welcome. In plain terms, to force your way into a place or situation where you're not wanted.
How do you pronounce “intrude”?
“Intrude” is pronounced ihn-TROOD (/ɪnˈtɹuːd/ in IPA).
How do you use “intrude” in a sentence?
Here is “intrude” used in a sentence: “Reporters intruded on the couple's private wedding.”
What part of speech is “intrude”?
“Intrude” is a verb.
Where does the word “intrude” come from?
The word “intrude” comes from Latin. From Latin intrūdere, from in- ("in") + trūdere ("to thrust, push").
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