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

Viewers are invited aboard the forest green train for an intimate look into the lives of those who reside and work along the route of the Bergen Line. — Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

Don’t be shy about inviting your entire email list to your launch party or opening night, because your victory will feel that much sweeter with other people there to celebrate you. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

Noun

It may be meant to teach posture or independence, invite play, cultivate an appreciation of craft, or eventually become an heirloom. — Steven Weill, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026

In IconArrows pointing outwards Apple's invite to media for the event. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026