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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:to request politely or formally.
to invite donations.
Synonyms:to 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.
Synonyms: ,
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
- invitee noun
- inviter noun
- invitor noun
- preinvite verb (used with object)
- quasi-invited adjective
- reinvite verb
- self-invited adjective
- uninvited adjective
- ˈٱ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of invite1
Word History and Origins
Origin of invite1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
As host, Canada also invites leaders not permanently attached to the seven-member group, and Carney has given a number the nod to attend, some more controversial than others.
The BBC was invited to see a mass casualty simulation, a training exercise for medical staff to prepare them for a major incident.
It invites those who haven't volunteered to speak: Everybody gets 45 seconds, then you move to the next person.
"Jim was a huge Beatles fan and their legendary producer Sir George Martin had invited him in for a look around," recalled Nick.
This is what Iranian leaders had promised to their supporters, but even if the attacks continue, it could invite further attacks by Israel.
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