Synonyms of invited

invited

verb

past tense of invite

1

as in asked

to request the presence or participation of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• asked
• bade
• called
• summoned
• solicited
• beckoned

2

as in wooed

to act so as to make (something) more likely

you're just inviting ridicule by making such outrageous claims

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wooed
• sought
• courted
• asked (for)
• looked for
• tempted
• flirted (with)
• provoked
• searched
• hunted
• fished (for)
• angled (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of invited

In August of 2017, media members throughout Southern California were invited to reserve a time for a one-on-one interview with the California Interscholastic Federation’s then-commissioner, Rob Wigod. — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026

Diomandé’s time at DME Academy ended in 2024, but he had already been invited to trials at professional clubs around the world. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Zimbabwe’s unrivalled reserves of lithium have invited more than $2 billion in Chinese investment since 2021. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026

What resulted was a first-year starter who was invited to Manhattan for the Heisman ceremony. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Sometime during the performance, the congregation is invited to sing along with one or two of the praise songs. — Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Luk grew up without religion, but many childhood friends were religious and invited her to churches and youth groups. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

Thousands of young residents were invited to create time capsules that embodied their lives during the pandemic and their aspirations for the future. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

The artists chosen for MATRIX shows are invited to rethink the entire space in a way that best suits their work. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026