invites 1 of 2

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

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2
as in woos
to act so as to make (something) more likely you're just inviting ridicule by making such outrageous claims

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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.

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Recent Examples of invites
Verb
Docherty invites Jacob to clock him with the butt of his service revolver to help sell Docherty’s lie that Jacob overpowered him and escaped. Chris Klimek, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026 Target by Design invites visitors to take in design through a distinctly Target lens. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 Plenty of open deck space invites you out to enjoy the salty air and park on a chaise lounge to soak up the sun (and the breathtaking views). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 Argano meanwhile chats up a firefighter from France and his wife and then invites them into the station. Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 His game invites a certain degree of chaos, and as a result, his blooper reel feels worse than most. Janson Duench, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Knowing the words and the stories of other cultures and other peoples opens the world, and invites us out of our own little bubbles, to the challenges and joys of dialogue. Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026 Participate Some of the strongest messaging today invites potential customers into the process instead of positioning them as passive recipients. Jodi Amendola, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026 This luxe accent chair invites fall into your home with its rich velvet upholstery and warm cinnamon shade. Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invites
Verb
  • Jessel goes to visit her house with a regifted candle and asks how Sai’s husband David feels about the move.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In various forms, Art Deco asks you to commit to craft and give a single, beautiful thing space to breathe.
    ALEX EAGLE, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
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  • The iconic destination woos visitors with its rich history, stunning architecture, and a unique network of bridges and canals linking neighborhoods across the Venetian lagoon.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • As the President insults allies, woos dictators, and spurns long-standing commitments, Rubio has to convince his counterparts that America will not entirely abandon its friends.
    Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Rivas’ organization had also sent invitations out for a Miami event in October, López said, using their likeness to attract others and honor officials.
    Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Under the city’s ethics law, members of city boards and commissions are prohibited from appearing on fundraising invitations for city candidates.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The lawsuit is a class-action complaint that seeks to represent Amazon workers throughout the US.
    Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The conference seeks a court order that would block LSU and head football coach Lane Kiffin from what the conference says is a violation of its First Amendment rights.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2026

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