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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We started inviting Bubbe to ours on Friday nights instead after Pop died, but after a while she stopped coming.

From Literature

He tracks down aging civil servants and former royals, often inviting us along on the quest.

From The Wall Street Journal

I visited the box early last week when Mero invited a pair of experimental musicians to perform.

From Los Angeles Times

Ted invited her to Fire Island under the guise of a work get-together.

From Los Angeles Times

With the three of them chatting over a cup of tea in the back garden, Andrews forgot to invite one very important person.

From BBC