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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
Examples
She invites friends over for dinner every Friday night.
02
to encourage a particular reaction by creating a situation that tempts someone to act in a certain way
Transitive: to invite a reaction
Examples
His reckless behavior invited criticism from all sides.
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
Examples
She invited me to join her for a walk in the park.
04
to attract or tempt someone to do something
Ditransitive: to invite sb to do sth
Examples
The bright lights of the city invited them to explore the nightlife.
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
Examples
He invited everyone to a fancy restaurant downtown.
Invite
01
a written or spoken request to attend an event, join an activity, or participate in a gathering
Lexical Tree
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