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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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US President Donald Trump, who established the Artemis programme during his first presidency in 2017, called the crew while in space to invite them to the White House for an Oval Office reception.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

For the most part, current proposals suggest drivers will be contacted by their lender to invite them to make a claim.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The ordinance passed despite warnings from critics that it is predicated on a misunderstanding of what these tools actually do and could invite litigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"Because we suspect this ability may be more widespread than currently documented," Osuna-Mascaró says, "we invite readers who have observed cows or bulls using sticks or other handheld objects for purposeful actions to contact us."

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

“Do you think sometime I could invite my friend Rishi? He really loves fishing, and I know he’d love it here.”

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn