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invite Definition

in·vite (in vīt′; for n. in′vīt′)

transitive verb -·vit′ed, -·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

invite Related Forms

in′·vitee′ noun

invite Synonyms

invite

v.

  1. To request the presence of

    ask, have over, have in, ask out, bid come, extend an invitation to, send an invitation to, request, summon, beckon, call, request the pleasure of one's company, include in the guest list, request an R.S.V.P.

  2. To ask politely or offer an inducement to

    bid, request, induce, beg, suggest, encourage, welcome, entice, tempt, solicit, entreat, pray, supplicate, petition, persuade, prevail on, insist, ask insistently, press, ply, propose, lure, allure, attract, draw, call forth, court, beseech, importune, crave, appeal to, implore, call upon, sue, beg leave; see also urge 2.

    Antonyms discourage*, repulse*, rebuff. See syn. study at call.call.

invite Usage Examples

Object

  • speaker: The invited speakers will deliver a series of four lectures each.
  • guest: A proud owner will invite guests to enjoy his creation.
  • comment: The OFT also invites comments from interested third parties on prospective merger cases - details of these can be found in the mergers section.
  • tender: Research Fund Update The Research Fund has almost reached our target of £ 5,000 and we will be inviting tenders for this fund shortly.
  • audience: There will be a workshop performance to an invited audience on Thursday August at 12.30pm.
  • submission: The Committee has invited written submissions on this topic, and in particular on certain questions.

Modifying Another Word

  • cordially: Anyone who thinks they may be able to help us is cordially invited to get in touch with Cliff Voisey, Hon Sec.
  • warmly: Graduates are warmly invited to attend both of these events.
  • respectfully: Funeral service on Saturday 9th August at Dunblane Cemetery at 11.30am to which all friends are respectfully invited.

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • along: You'll be invited along to socials galore, and try activities from salsa to Sunday School.
  • over: I'll give Lorraine a ring and get us invited over!

Infinitive complement

  • attend: Day hospital services You may be invited to attend a day hospital for a set period of time.
  • participate: All young people attending are invited to participate in our " Sketch the Game " competition.
  • join: Group members were invited to join the sub groups.
  • submit: To help with this task, you are invited to submit evidence on the Study.
  • contribute: Depending on the overall quality, the most promising papers may be invited to contribute to a special issue of a journal.
  • speak: In 1904 Church was invited to speak at the Berlin International Congress of Women.

Preposition: from

candidate: Applications are invited from candidates who can provide comprehensive administrative support for the NWUA led HLSP and wider skills work.

Preposition: for

  • interview: About six will then be invited back for an interview.
  • conferment: CONFERMENT OF THE TITLE OF PROFESSOR OR READER Applications are now invited for conferment of the title of Professor or Reader.