Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for invite. Search instead for inviten.
Definitions

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

All four separately invite a guest to stay for the weekend without telling the other family members, setting the scene for a weekend of chaos.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

For X Money’s beta program, Musk leaned on both employees and a fundraiser from “Star Trek” actor William Shatner to invite participation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The Times’ Mikael Wood got an invite to float over Coachella.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

I invite you to explore what shape that feeling takes, not just in your mind, but in your body.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Of course, the safest way to expense to one’s Wall Street firm a day of playing Full Metal Jacket was to invite some customer along.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis