Meaning of 'invite'

noun

a colloquial expression for invitation

Example: "We didn't get an invite to the party."

verb

ask someone in a friendly way to do something

verb

request the participation or presence of

Example: "The organizers invite submissions of papers for the conference"

Synonyms: call for

verb

ask to enter

Example: "We invited the neighbors in for a cup of coffee"

Synonyms: ask in

verb

express willingness to have in one's home or environs

Synonyms: receive take in

verb

increase the likelihood of

Synonyms: ask for

verb

give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting

Synonyms: tempt

verb

invite someone to one's house

Example: "Can I invite you for dinner on Sunday night?"

Synonyms: ask over

verb

have as a guest

Example: "I invited them to a restaurant"

Synonyms: pay for