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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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One got in touch to invite Jimmy to see one of Sinatra's old pianos.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 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

Noel Gallagher told Rolling Stone magazine that he accepted an invite from a representative of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and went to visit the museum in Cleveland, Ohio.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 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

“Yeah, let's invite her. You want to do it in person? Do you know where she lives?”

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty