Definitions

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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In the U.S., talent meets opportunity, opportunity attracts capital, capital builds products, products meet customers, customers invite competition, and competition drives progress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Police had the option to invite him to enrol in the national Cyber Choices programme, which works to steer young people away from cyber-crime.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

“We are delighted to invite this remarkable group of film artists and professionals from around the world to join the Academy,” academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Lynette Howell Taylor said in a joint statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

In another case, warthogs use distinctive body postures to invite birds and mammals to clean them.

From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026

Then she bowed her head a little, saying, “My mana would like to invite you to...to...to make bread with her.”

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye

invite

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