How Do You Spell INTRUDE?

Pronunciation: [ɪntɹˈuːd] (IPA)

The word "intrude" is spelled with six letters, but its pronunciation can be a bit tricky. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ɪnˈtruːd/. The first syllable, "in," is pronounced with a short "ih" sound, while the second syllable, "trude," ends with a long "oo" sound. This word means to come or go in without welcome or permission. It's important to spell this word correctly to avoid any confusion or misunderstandings.

INTRUDE Meaning and Definition

1. The term "intrude" refers to the act of entering or encroaching upon someone else's space, privacy, or affairs without invitation or permission. It is commonly used to describe the invasive actions of an individual or a group of people who interrupt or disrupt another person's personal boundaries, privacy, or physical space.

   In a physical context, "intrude" implies illegally or forcibly entering or trespassing into a place where one is not welcome. This can include breaking into a secure area, bypassing security measures, or unlawfully accessing someone's property without consent.

   In a more abstract sense, "intrude" also refers to situations where one person imposes their presence, opinions, or ideas upon another without solicitation, resulting in an unwelcome interference. This can occur in various spheres, such as intruding into someone's personal life, intruding into a private conversation, or intruding into someone's thoughts by asserting one's beliefs without invitation or suitability.

   The term "intrude" carries a negative connotation, as it implies a disregard for boundaries, consent, or respect for others. It is often associated with invasion, interruption, disruption, or encroachment upon another person's territory, be it physical or psychological. Consequently, intruding upon someone's privacy, personal space, or matters is generally seen as an improper and uninvited act, often violating social norms and ethical values.

2. To force or thrust one's self in; to enter into without right or welcome; to encroach; to trespass.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for INTRUDE

• intrgue
• introude
• inturlude
• introdce
• introuce
• introd
• intre
• intreuge
• introudce
• intrud
• intruct
• intorudce
• intruge
• intruive
• indude
• indlude
• intruth
• intrupt
• intrege
• imbrude
• intruse
• intruide
• intruede
• intrudde
• intaure
• intinde
• Intrunc
• intruste
• untrade
• intruage
• Intrase
• Intraye
• intrudure
• intrdu
• Intruyt
• intrumm
• Intrunke
• Intrunkeh
• Gatrude

Etymology of INTRUDE

The word intrude comes from the Latin word intrudere, which is composed of two elements: in, meaning into, and trudere, meaning to thrust or to push. The Latin term intrudere ultimately evolved into the Old French word intruder, which means to thrust oneself into or to encroach. In Middle English, the word transformed into intruden, and eventually became the modern English word intrude.

Idioms with the word INTRUDE

• intrude into sth The idiom "intrude into something" means to encroach upon or invade someone's personal space or territory without invitation or permission. It typically refers to the act of interfering or meddling in someone's affairs or private matters.
• intrude (up)on sm or sth The idiom "intrude (up)on someone or something" means to enter or impose oneself or something upon someone's personal space, privacy, time, or affairs, often without invitation or permission. It suggests encroaching upon someone or something in an unwelcome or inappropriate manner, interrupting or disturbing their usual state or activity.
• intrude into something The idiom "intrude into something" refers to the act of entering or getting involved in a situation or sphere that one is not welcome or invited into. It implies interrupting or encroaching upon someone's private or personal space, affairs, or boundaries without permission or invitation.
• intrude (up)on someone or something The idiom "intrude (up)on someone or something" refers to the act of entering or encroaching upon someone's personal space, privacy, or territory without proper invitation or permission. It implies disrupting or disturbing the person or situation by being unwanted or unwelcome.
• intrude oneself into something The idiom "intrude oneself into something" means to involve or insert oneself in a situation or matter without being invited or welcomed. It refers to the act of interfering or entering someone else's personal space, affairs, or conversations without permission or invitation.
• intrude oneself into sth The idiom "intrude oneself into something" means to become involved in an activity, situation, or conversation without being invited or welcome. It refers to imposing oneself on others or interrupting their personal space or affairs without their consent.
• intrude oneself into The idiom "intrude oneself into" means to involve oneself in a situation or conversation without being invited or welcomed. It describes the act of imposing oneself onto others' affairs or personal space, often in a way that is unwanted or inappropriate.

Similar spelling words for INTRUDE

• intrench,
• in turn,
• interlude,
• intrust,
• intra,
• intrigue,
• indra,
• inderal,
• intrusive,
• untrue,
• introduce,
• intrepid,
• intrude on,
• in truth,
• introvert,
• intruder,
• indri,
• intranet,
• intruding,
• intrados,
• intro,
• inter,
• intrusion,
• introject.

Conjugate verb Intrude

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have intruded

you would have intruded

he/she/it would have intruded

we would have intruded

they would have intruded

I would have intrude

you would have intrude

he/she/it would have intrude

we would have intrude

they would have intrude

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been intruding

you would have been intruding

he/she/it would have been intruding

we would have been intruding

they would have been intruding

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would intrude

you would intrude

he/she/it would intrude

we would intrude

they would intrude

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be intruding

you would be intruding

he/she/it would be intruding

we would be intruding

they would be intruding

FUTURE

I will intrude

you will intrude

he/she/it will intrude

we will intrude

they will intrude

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be intruding

you will be intruding

he/she/it will be intruding

we will be intruding

they will be intruding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have intruded

you will have intruded

he/she/it will have intruded

we will have intruded

they will have intruded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been intruding

you will have been intruding

he/she/it will have been intruding

we will have been intruding

they will have been intruding

IMPERATIVE

you intrude

we let´s intrude

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to intrude

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was intruding

you were intruding

he/she/it was intruding

we were intruding

they were intruding

PAST PARTICIPLE

intruded

PAST PERFECT

I had intruded

you had intruded

he/she/it had intruded

we had intruded

they had intruded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been intruding

you had been intruding

he/she/it had been intruding

we had been intruding

they had been intruding

PRESENT

I intrude

you intrude

he/she/it intrudes

we intrude

they intrude

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am intruding

you are intruding

he/she/it is intruding

we are intruding

they are intruding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

intruding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have intruded

you have intruded

he/she/it has intruded

we have intruded

they have intruded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been intruding

you have been intruding

he/she/it has been intruding

we have been intruding

they have been intruding

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it intrude

SIMPLE PAST

I intruded

you intruded

he/she/it intruded

we intruded

they intruded