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

The backlash was swift among Democrats, with critics saying Piker was suggesting that American Jews who support Israel were inviting violence. — Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Tseng became his first mentor and, impressed by his curiosity and ability, invited him to sit in on one of his classes at MDC. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Noun

In fact, while both Charles and Sarah participated in the 2017 BBC documentary titled Diana, 7 Days, Jane declined the invite. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026

Potential customers join an invite list online and get text messages when tickets go on sale. — Fielding Buck, Daily News, 4 Aug. 2026