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

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

Magnolia invites you to use this year’s decor line as a chance to be present and soak in the season. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026

The already wire-thin line between mother and owner threatens to snap as the saga rages on, and still, Corsini calmly invites you to circle his story’s chaotic cage from every possible angle. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026

And many a Toluca Lake resident enjoys some theme park perks courtesy of Universal, such as free parking, and invites to pre-opening events at the park. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Black acacia wood invites a new level of modernity that is further emphasized by the sleek finish of the Joss & Main Haiden sideboard. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026

Backed by Jeremy Fetzer (guitar), Todd Bolden (bass) and Eric Slick (drums), Hitchcock invites guests into the fold, including Gillian Welch and former Soft Boys bandmate Kimberley Rew. — David Harris, SPIN, 24 July 2026

Fistral’s wide expanse of sand invites spectators to spread out a blanket and picnic while watching pros ride the waves. — Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

Every July 25, the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent invites the world to celebrate our contributions, and to confront the systems that still limit whose ideas are funded and whose voices shape the future. — Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 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