to invite
01
招待する, 招く
to make a formal or friendly request to someone to come somewhere or join something
Transitive: to invite sb
例
She invites friends over for dinner every Friday night.
彼女は毎週金曜日の夜に友人を夕食に招待します。
The bride and groom are inviting friends and family to their wedding.
花嫁と花婿は友人や家族を結婚式に招待しています。
02
招く, 誘発する
to encourage a particular reaction by creating a situation that tempts someone to act in a certain way
Transitive: to invite a reaction
例
His reckless behavior invited criticism from all sides.
彼の無謀な行動は、各方面から批判を招いた。
The new policy invited complaints from the employees, who felt it was unfair.
新しい政策は、不公平だと感じた従業員からの苦情を招いた。
03
招待する, 誘う
to ask someone to do something or participate in an activity in a casual or friendly manner
Ditransitive: to invite sb to do sth
例
She invited me to join her for a walk in the park.
彼女は私を公園で散歩に誘ってくれました。
After the meeting, she invited everyone to grab coffee.
会議の後、彼女はみんなをコーヒーを飲みに招待した。
04
誘う, 引き寄せる
to attract or tempt someone to do something
Ditransitive: to invite sb to do sth
例
The bright lights of the city invited them to explore the nightlife.
街の明るい光が彼らをナイトライフの探索に誘った。
His charming smile invited her to trust him with her secret.
彼の魅力的な笑顔は、彼女に秘密を打ち明けるよう誘った。
05
招待する, 招く
to ask someone to attend a party or event or come to one's house
Transitive
06
招待する, 招く
to ask someone to be a guest at an event, place, or occasion
Transitive: to invite sb to a place or event
例
He invited everyone to a fancy restaurant downtown.
彼はダウンタウンの高級レストランに皆を招待しました。
For her birthday, she invited a few close friends to a spa day.
彼女は誕生日に、親しい友人何人かをスパの日へ招待した。
Invite
01
招待, 招集
a written or spoken request to attend an event, join an activity, or participate in a gathering
語彙ツリー
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