invade
verb (used with object)
to enter forcefully as an enemy; go into with hostile intent.
has invaded
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present perfectof invade (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Overgrown foliage has invaded the front yard of the Silver Lake home that Vela Gonzalez used to maintain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Summer’s hot upon us, the World Cup’s hitting full speed—Canada, yowza, score a few more goals, eh—the khaki mafia has invaded the posh end of Long Island for golf’s U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
It means the infection has invaded the blood stream or brain linings.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
Members of invading armies would also not be subject to our jurisdiction, but since no foreign army has invaded the nation itself since the War of 1812, this is not really a category that matters.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2025
All my life, the pageant has invaded every facet of my world, except for this room.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
