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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Díaz does not invite listeners in by simplifying himself; he simply invites them to trust the chef.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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

At Stoke, our ritual after home matches was always to invite the opposition's management staff into our room at the stadium.

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

“Maybe we should invite Rashawn to come back here with us. She’s probably just as scared as we are.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

invite

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