Synonyms of invite

invite 1 of 2

verb

in-ˈvīt 

1

as in to ask

to request the presence or participation of

she's invited only select friends to visit her new house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ask
• bid
• call
• solicit
• summon
• beckon

2

as in to woo

to act so as to make (something) more likely

you're just inviting ridicule by making such outrageous claims

Synonyms & Similar Words

• woo
• seek
• ask (for)
• look for
• court
• flirt (with)
• tempt
• fish (for)
• provoke
• hunt
• search
• angle (for)

invite

2 of 2

noun

as in invitation

a request for the presence or participation of someone at a specified time and place

He finagled an invite to an exclusive Hollywood party.

Related Words

• invitation
• interview
• meeting
• visit
• get-together
• schedule
• date
• call
• summons
• rendezvous
• engagement
• appointment
• process
• subpoena
• assignation
• tryst
• arrangement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of invite

Verb

Boasting a devastating, quick attacking unit in Cole Palmer, Rogers and Joao Pedro, Chelsea’s instinct has been to sit back and invite opponents forward, creating gaps to exploit on the counter. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Students ages 12 to 15 are invited to sign up to volunteer at the gardens and earn service hours. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Noun

The Frow Is the Show For many brands, the front row has ballooned in size, importance, or both, with return on invite closely monitored. — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026

Then an invite extended to her dance teacher, Tori, turns into a night of exploring the city and getting to know each other. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026