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Webster 1913 Edition
Intrude
In-trude′
,Verb.
I.
To thrust one’s self in; to come or go in without invitation, permission, or welcome; to encroach; to trespass;
as, to
intrude
on families at unseasonable hours; to intrude
on the lands of another.Thy wit wants edge
And manners, to
And manners, to
intrude
where I am graced. Shakespeare
Some thoughts rise and
intrude
upon us, while we shun them; others fly from us, when we would hold them. I. Watts.
In-trude′
,Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Intruded
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Intruding
.] 1.
To thrust or force (something) in or upon; especially, to force (one's self) in without leave or welcome;
as, to
intrude
one's presence into a conference; to intrude
one's opinions upon another.2.
To enter by force; to invade.
[Obs.]
Why should the worm
intrude
the maiden bud? Shakespeare
Syn. – To obtrude; encroach; infringe; intrench; trespass. See
Obtrude
. Webster 1828 Edition
Intrude
INTRU'DE
,Verb.
I.
1.
To thrust one's self in; to come or go in without invitation or welcome; to enter, as into company, against the will of the company or the host; as, to intrude on families at unseasonable hours. Never intrude where your company is not desired.2.
To encroach; to enter or force one's self in without permission; as, to intrude on the lands of another.3.
To enter uncalled or uninvited, or without just right. Col.2.INTRU'DE
,Verb.
T.
1.
To force or cast in.