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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“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

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

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

It repealed the zero-tolerance policy, going so far as to invite revoked dealers to reapply for new licenses.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

After Zaghari-Ratcliffe's release, Liberty London got in touch with her, initially to invite her to the store after they named fabric lines after both her and her daughter.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

He came closer to the side and held up his hand to invite me aboard.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

invite

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