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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It’s so simple to cook at home and the end result exudes an effortless elegance that will make you want to invite friends over.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Milan Fashion Week said Friday it would "invite" participating brands at its high-profile runway shows not to show fur, in a partial concession to animal rights activists following pressure.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

He immediately asked for my email address and said he would invite my wife Debs and I to enjoy all the pleasures that city could and would provide.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

But sellers who invite critiques of their listings on the online platform need a thick skin.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

I hadn’t wanted to invite her, afraid she’d somehow find fault—tell Ma that the movies weren’t respectable or something like that.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

invite

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