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

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

Once leaders become aware of their internal state, curiosity invites them to ask a different set of questions. — Yann Dang, Forbes.com, 23 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

The soundtrack has gone viral online too, raking in TikToks with Jennifer Lopez and concert invites from The Kid Laroi. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 June 2026

To me, there’s no greater act of sharing and love than when a musician pulls out their instrument of choice, plays a tune and invites us to pull up a chair and take it all in. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 21 June 2026

Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape. — Rachel Holt, CBS News, 21 June 2026

Her room is alive, a space that instantly invites you in. — Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026

The Virgo moon invites you to take a slower pace today. — Usa Today, USA Today, 20 June 2026

Noun

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

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