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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Google's camera-equipped model is likely to invite the same privacy questions that have followed Meta.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Pratt used social media to invite the public to the campaign event, which took place in the district represented by one of his mayoral opponents, City Councilmember Nithya Raman.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Bigger payments and looser eligibility rules also invite fraud.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

At Stoke, our ritual after home matches was always to invite the opposition's management staff into our room at the stadium.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“See what he’s been up to. Maybe invite him to the driving range.”

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

invite

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