invite

/ɪnvˈaɪt/

/ˌɪnˈvaɪt/

to invite

MAIN VERB

to make a formal or friendly request to someone to be present somewhere or to participate in something

synonyms : call for

increase the likelihood of

synonyms : ask for

ask someone in a friendly way to do something

synonyms : bid

give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting

synonyms : tempt

to ask someone to attend a party or event or come to one's house

synonyms : ask over

have as a guest

synonyms : pay for

ask to enter

synonyms : ask in

express willingness to have in one's home or environs

synonyms : receive

Invite

a written or spoken request to attend an event, join an activity, or participate in a gathering

Examples

1. All members are invited to the annual general meeting.

2. The children's choir was invited to perform in the opera.

3. He invited me to his barbecue next Saturday.

4. They invited me to come camping with them next month.