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invite definition

in·vite (in vīt′; for n. in′vīt′)

transitive verb invited -·vit′ed, inviting -·vit′·ing

  1. to ask courteously to come somewhere or do something; request the presence or participation of
  2. to make a request for to invite questions
  3. to tend to bring on; give occasion for action that invites scandal
  4. to tempt; allure; entice

Etymology: Fr inviter < L invitare < in-, in- + ? IE base *wei-, to go directly toward, chase after > L via & OE wæthan, to hunt

noun

Informal an invitation

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