Main Entry: ¹in·vite

Pronunciation: \in-ˈvīt\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): in·vit·ed; in·vit·ing

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

Date: 1533

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