Synonyms of invites

invites 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of invite

1

as in asks

to request the presence or participation of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• asks
• bids
• calls
• solicits
• beckons
• summons

2

as in woos

to act so as to make (something) more likely

you're just inviting ridicule by making such outrageous claims

Synonyms & Similar Words

• woos
• seeks
• asks (for)
• looks for
• courts
• tempts
• flirts (with)
• provokes
• fishes (for)
• searches
• hunts
• angles (for)

invites

2 of 2

noun

plural of invite

as in invitations

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

• invitations
• interviews
• meetings
• visits
• calls
• get-togethers
• appointments
• schedules
• dates
• rendezvous
• processes
• engagements
• subpoenas
• assignations
• trysts
• arrangements
• summonses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of invites

Verb

Before each session, McDaniel invites clients to share their personal histories, and then McDaniel performs bodywork through touch as sage smoke curls in the air. —Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026

Rose invites her in and immediately starts showing off her impressive skills by working the pole in the living room. —Erin Qualey, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026

This layered strawberry dessert invites flavors of banana pudding and strawberry icebox desserts into an unforgettable mash-up sweet that will leave everyone at your potluck or party asking for the recipe. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026

Colorado invites the pressure ultra deep in its own area often, but Josh Atencio took a wayward touch on a pass from Zack Steffen. —Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026

This week on 60 Minutes, Stewart Copeland invites Bill Whitaker into his Los Angeles studio for a hands-on tour of his ever-growing musical world. —Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026

But Wilkins delivered a big throw on his last attempt and the meet invites started to come back his way. —Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026

The initiative — part of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026 casting — invites hopefuls across the country to audition for a chance to walk the iconic runway and earn a contract with IMG Models. —Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026

The beautiful sport invites the unexpected. —Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026

Noun

With spring in full bloom, your calendar may start to fill up with invites to parties and church socials, sporting events, and even vacation time away. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026

Reporting from Colorado News 9 in 2025 uncovered that Flock Safety had operated a pilot program that allowed federal agencies, such as Customs and Border Protection, to send invites to local law enforcement agencies. —Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026

On today’s show, why did so many academics say yes to Epstein’s invites and money? —Darian Woods, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026

The nurturing Moon in your 11th House of Charity uplifts rebellious Uranus, potentially sparking surprising invites or plan shifts. —Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026

Thirteen individuals emerged with invites to Sunday’s Under Armour camp, six of which are from the Orlando area. —Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026

Two days later, Democrats got their invites. —Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 19 Feb. 2026

Couples can rapidly edit information on online invites, including dress rules, shuttle information, and ceremony times, without having to pay for reprinting. —Craig Lebrau, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026

While the invites can give the basics of events, the website will get into the nitty-gritty of all your details. —Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026