Definition of invite

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  • invite is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • invite is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • invite is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of invite

  • ask someone in a friendly way to do something (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. bid
  • have as a guest (verb)

    Examples

    1. I invited them to a restaurant

    Synonyms

    1. pay for
  • give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. tempt
  • increase the likelihood of (verb)

    Examples

    1. invite criticism

    Synonyms

    1. ask for
  • request the participation or presence of (verb)

    Examples

    1. The organizers invite submissions of papers for the conference

    Synonyms

    1. call for
  • ask to enter (verb)

    Examples

    1. We invited the neighbors in for a cup of coffee

    Synonyms

    1. ask in
  • express willingness to have in one's home or environs (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. receive
    2. take in
  • invite someone to one's house (verb)

    Examples

    1. Can I invite you for dinner on Sunday night?

    Synonyms

    1. ask over
    2. ask round
  • a colloquial expression for invitation (noun)

    Examples

    1. he didn't get no invite to the party

See definition of invite in Merriam Webster