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invite

[in-vahyt, in-vahyt] / ɪnˈvaɪt, ˈɪn vaɪt /
VERB
ask to do something socially
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appeal to attract call draw encourage insist lead persuade press propose request suggest summon tempt urge welcome woo
STRONG
allure beg bid command countenance court entice entreat inveigle invitation issue lure petition ply pray provoke solicit supplicate toll vamp
WEAK
bring on give invitation have in have over include as guest prevail on send invitation
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discourage dissuade ignore reject shun stop
STRONG
oppose prevent refuse

Example Sentences

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Or I might invite over some musicians and producers I know to make some music.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“We’re at this point where we’re trying to figure out how we invite others in,” Fey says, “while still keeping what’s important to us.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The principles stayed the same – invite pressure before looking to release fast attackers into space.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The United States will invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to a G20 summit in Miami, a US official said Thursday, but President Donald Trump said he doubted his counterpart would come.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Patience had been the one to reach out and invite Akira to speak at the rally when she heard about the Morris Fire.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz