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invite

[in-vahyt, in-vahyt] / ɪnˈvaɪt, ˈɪn vaɪt /
VERB
ask to do something socially
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appeal to attract call draw encourage insist lead persuade press propose request suggest summon tempt urge welcome woo
STRONG
allure beg bid command countenance court entice entreat inveigle invitation issue lure petition ply pray provoke solicit supplicate toll vamp
WEAK
bring on give invitation have in have over include as guest prevail on send invitation
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discourage dissuade ignore reject shun stop
STRONG
oppose prevent refuse

Example Sentences

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Kimmel also appeared to invite Trump onto his show to discuss "hateful" rhetoric -- an apparent reference to the president's inflammatory comments about groups including migrants, political opponents and the media.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

I was waiting till I got an invite.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Guests in tuxedos and gowns entered the hotel through checkpoints on the surrounding streets by showing a dinner ticket or a copy of an invite to one of several predinner receptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

The US president did not answer directly when asked if he would invite Harry to dinner during the state visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla next week.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

It would only invite the Soviets to attack.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin