First Known Use: 1533
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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
Rhymes with INVITE
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2invite
noun in·vite \ˈin-ˌvīt\
Definition of INVITE
: invitation 1
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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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