invited
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past participleof invite.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
inviteverb (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. -
past tense formof invite.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
inviteverb (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.
Example Sentences
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Rosales long dreamed of being invited to the Biennale, and the full circle nature of it, the Venice, California, to Venice, Italy, of it all, is dizzying.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Shapiro’s cadence, inflection, and conspicuous use of the pregnant pause have long invited comparisons to Obama’s speaking style, not all of them positive.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
Hollywood actor-director Casey Affleck cast his two sons in his latest movie "Company" and invited brother Ben to the red-carpet premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
BBC Scotland understands Haggis Waggons Tours did not have an established relationship with Invest in Renfrewshire - and was invited to the jobs fair by a partner organisation.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
“Hank is gonna take the bus to look for her. He invited me along,” Ray says.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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