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to invite
01
to make a formal or friendly request to someone to come somewhere or join something
Transitive: to invite sb
Example
She invites friends over for dinner every Friday night.
The bride and groom are inviting friends and family to their wedding.
02
to encourage a particular reaction by creating a situation that tempts someone to act in a certain way
Transitive: to invite a reaction
Example
His reckless behavior invited criticism from all sides.
The new policy invited complaints from the employees, who felt it was unfair.
03
to ask someone to do something or participate in an activity in a casual or friendly manner
Ditransitive: to invite sb to do sth
Example
She invited me to join her for a walk in the park.
After the meeting, she invited everyone to grab coffee.
04
to attract or tempt someone to do something
Ditransitive: to invite sb to do sth
Example
The bright lights of the city invited them to explore the nightlife.
His charming smile invited her to trust him with her secret.
05
to ask someone to attend a party or event or come to one's house
Transitive
06
to ask someone to be a guest at an event, place, or occasion
Transitive: to invite sb to a place or event
Example
He invited everyone to a fancy restaurant downtown.
For her birthday, she invited a few close friends to a spa day.
Invite
01
a written or spoken request to attend an event, join an activity, or participate in a gathering
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