invite

¹in·vite

verb \in-ˈvīt\

: to ask (someone) to go somewhere or do something

: to ask (someone) formally or politely to do something

: to request (something) formally or politely

in·vit·edin·vit·ing

Full Definition of INVITE

transitive verb

1

a :  to offer an incentive or inducement to :  entice

b :  to increase the likelihood of <invite trouble>

2

a :  to request the presence or participation of <invited us to dinner>

b :  to request formally

c :  to urge politely :  welcome <invite comments>

— in·vit·er noun

Examples of INVITE

1. I visited their house once, but they've never invited me back.
2. I'm planning to invite them for the weekend.
3. Aren't you going to invite me in for a coffee?
4. The event is limited to invited guests.
5. Employees are invited to apply for the new position.
6. The college invited her to speak at the graduation ceremony.
7. The company invites suggestions from customers.

Origin of INVITE

Middle French or Latin; Middle French inviter, from Latin invitare

First Known Use: 1533

Related to INVITE

Synonyms

ask, bid

Related Words

solicit; beckon, call, summon

Rhymes with INVITE

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²in·vite

noun \ˈin-ˌvīt\

Definition of INVITE

:  invitation 1

Examples of INVITE

1. Did you send out the invites to the party?

First Known Use of INVITE

1659