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invite
[in-vahyt, in-vahyt]
verb (used with object)
to request the presence or participation of in a kindly, courteous, or complimentary way, especially to request to come or go to some place, gathering, entertainment, etc., or to do something.
to invite friends to dinner.
Synonyms: bidto request politely or formally.
to invite donations.
Synonyms: solicitto act so as to bring on or render probable.
to invite accidents by fast driving.
to call forth or give occasion for.
Those big shoes invite laughter.
to attract, allure, entice, or tempt.
verb (used without object)
to give invitation; offer attractions or allurements.
noun
Informal., an invitation.
invite
verb
to ask (a person or persons) in a friendly or polite way (to do something, attend an event, etc)
he invited them to dinner
to make a request for, esp publicly or formally
to invite applications
to bring on or provoke; give occasion for
you invite disaster by your actions
to welcome or tempt
noun
an informal word for invitation
Other Word Forms
- inviter noun
- invitee noun
- invitor noun
- preinvite verb (used with object)
- quasi-invited adjective
- reinvite verb
- self-invited adjective
- uninvited adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of invite1
Word History and Origins
Origin of invite1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Have a party and invite friends over to celebrate this new life and the house that you have so lovingly restored.
Even though the government has honoured her as a "living human treasure" and invites her to celebrations of South African heritage, she struggles financially.
He invited Birkin to consult on the creation of such a bag, which the company named after her.
This woman, it transpires, is fleeing an unhappy marriage; she invites herself onboard and persuades Jatgeir to run away with her.
He may not even come with me, but I’m booking the appointment and he’s invited.
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