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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Milan Fashion Week said Friday it would "invite" participating brands at its high-profile runway shows not to show fur, in a partial concession to animal rights activists following pressure.

From Barron's • 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

But sellers who invite critiques of their listings on the online platform need a thick skin.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

The Sherman Oaks Homeowners Assn. didn’t invite Pratt or two other candidates, tech entrepreneur Adam Miller and community organizer Rae Huang.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“And do you mind if I invite someone else to go with us to Disney this weekend?”

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

invite

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