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1invite

verb in·vite \in-ˈvīt\

: to ask (someone) to go somewhere or do something

: to ask (someone) formally or politely to do something

: to request (something) formally or politely

in·vit·edin·vit·ing

Full Definition of INVITE

transitive verb
1
a :  to offer an incentive or inducement to :  entice
b :  to increase the likelihood of <invite trouble>
2
a :  to request the presence or participation of <invited us to dinner>
b :  to request formally
c :  to urge politely :  welcome <invite comments>
in·vit·er noun
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Origin of INVITE

Middle French or Latin; Middle French inviter, from Latin invitare
First Known Use: 1533

Related to INVITE

Synonyms
ask, bid

Rhymes with INVITE

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2invite

noun in·vite \ˈin-ˌvīt\

Definition of INVITE

:  invitation 1

First Known Use of INVITE

1659
INVITE Defined for Kids

invite

verb in·vite \in-ˈvīt\
in·vit·edin·vit·ing

Definition of INVITE for Kids

1
:  to ask (someone) to go somewhere or do something <I invited them to dinner.>
2
:  1welcome 2 <We invite suggestions.>
3
:  to tend to bring on <Such behavior invites trouble.>

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