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

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Instead, Pratt declined an invite to their only other scheduled debate and never bothered with the forums civic groups across the city held in order for their members to hear from candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“A soaring two-story glass conservatory, expansive living and dining rooms, and an open-concept kitchen with sliding glass doors invite seamless indoor-outdoor living while overlooking the skyline,” the description went on.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

After their private meeting, Zelensky thanked the UK for its "ironclad" support and revealed he planned to invite the King for a state visit to Ukraine in the future.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

"I invite all of Colombia to vote in complete freedom."

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

“She’s going to invite the Upstairs Cranstons to the Princess’s reception!”

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

invite

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