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

Meneghetti invites guests to slow down, relax, be present in their surroundings, and experience something genuine and understated rather than staged—the very essence of Istria. — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026

The area’s compact scale invites a leisurely stroll or bike ride. — Midwest Living, 1 July 2026

If the field cannot explain the boundary, every deal invites improvisation. — Rishi Katdare, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

This shift invites us to share work, ideas, and talents more openly while choosing playful risks that still respect real-world limits. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026

Jupiter in Leo invites you to step into a bigger, more confident version of yourself. — Usa Today, USA Today, 30 June 2026

The four-bedroom, three-bathroom enclave has a serious charm that invites guests to stroll around while window-shopping and trying out some of its best gastropubs. — Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026

This panel invites attendees to create their plushie at The Plushie Workshop. — Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 24 June 2026

Surrounded by gentle hills, sprawling ranch land, and winding country roads, the landscape invites visitors to slow down and savor the scenery. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 23 June 2026

Noun

That story says the location of the wedding is not included on the invites. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026

University officials based the invites on opinion polls and a controversial campaign fundraising formula. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026

Baresi has received many invites since his retirement to promote football in some of the world’s most obscure places. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 27 May 2026

The list also includes executives from Qualcomm, Blackstone, Citigroup, and Visa, and is likely to grow in the coming days as CEOs jockey for invites. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 May 2026

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