obtrude verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . . Definition of obtrude verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary obtrude (something yourself) (on upon somebody) to become or make something yourself noticed, especially in a way that is not wanted Music from the next room obtruded upon his thoughts The design should not obtrude to the extent that it distracts the reader
obtrude - Wiktionary, the free dictionary obtrude (third-person singular simple present obtrudes, present participle obtruding, simple past and past participle obtruded) (transitive) To proffer (something) by force; to impose (something) on someone or into some area [from 16th c ]
obtrude, v. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary What does the verb obtrude mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb obtrude See ‘Meaning use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence How common is the verb obtrude? How is the verb obtrude pronounced? Where does the verb obtrude come from? obtrude is a borrowing from Latin Etymons: Latin obtrūdere
OBTRUDE Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com to thrust (something) forward or upon a person, especially without warrant or invitation to obtrude one's opinions upon others Synonyms: force, impose to thrust forth; push out
obtrude - WordReference. com Dictionary of English ob•trude (əb tro̅o̅d′), v , -trud•ed, -trud•ing v t to thrust (something) forward or upon a person, esp without warrant or invitation: to obtrude one's opinions upon others to thrust forth; push out v i to thrust forward, esp unduly; intrude