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

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Among the dozens of feature-length films and documentaries on show over the coming days will be "The Invite" directed by and starring Wilde, opposite Seth Rogen and Edward Norton.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

"Invite cousins over, make them join a sports club or try after-school activities - anything that helps them meet new people."

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

Invite some folks over, have them bring refreshments and bills, school forms, jury-duty summonses—whatever looms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

Invite everyone over and play Onze After dinner, everybody will come back to my house and we’ll play this game called Onze.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2025

Invite them into his room, let them see for themselves.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli

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