Simple Definition of invite
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: to ask (someone) to go somewhere or do something
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: to ask (someone) formally or politely to do something
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: to request (something) formally or politely
Full Definition of invite
invited
inviting
inviter
nounExamples of invite in a sentence
I visited their house once, but they've never invited me back.
I'm planning to invite them for the weekend.
Aren't you going to invite me in for a coffee?
The event is limited to invited guests.
Employees are invited to apply for the new position.
The college invited her to speak at the graduation ceremony.
The company invites suggestions from customers.
Origin and Etymology of invite
Middle French or Latin; Middle French inviter, from Latin invitare
First Known Use: 1533
Definition of invite
: invitation 1
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Examples of invite in a sentence
Did you send out the invites to the party?
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First Known Use of invite
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