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

Panthea invites her friend Affe, Karen, Amanda, and Amanda’s friend Gena to an Iranian New Year’s event at a Persian restaurant. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026

In criticism, everything counts, including the obvious, and Nolan’s film positively invites the comparison, dressing itself—in spite of its deference to current mass-market sensibilities—in the dignity of a classic. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026

The long-running tradition, which includes barbecue, raffles and games, invites members of the public to hear from a lineup of political speakers slinging zingers at each other. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

But the unexpected, undeniable centerpiece is their backyard’s strikingly lush, drought-tolerant native lawn that invites people and pets alike to unwind. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

But that was another life, another time, and so when Meyers invites Ed to his group it is met with some resistance. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026

To my eye, Tony the film does the opposite, building a narrative framework from elements of a true story that invites viewers to consider the humble origins of this near-mythic figure. — Laurie Woolever, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026

But others say concluding a deal with such far-reaching ramifications in a region in the midst of a globally impactful war invites additional disaster. — Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2026

Los Angeles invites fans to celebrate Marilyn Monroe's unofficial centenary, marking her 1926 birth. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Noun

Finally, six months before the tournament begins, FIFA officially picks their referees and sends out the invites. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026

In a June 25 report, Page Six named Cara Delevigne, Stevie Nicks and Zoë Kravitz among other invitees, also reporting that Miles and Keleigh Teller did not receive invites after an apparent falling out with Swift. — Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 2 July 2026

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