invite
word
/ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
in-VYT
/ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
in-VYT
Definition
To ask someone to come to an event, place, or activity in a friendly or formal way. It can also mean to encourage or create an opportunity for something to happen.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns are 'invite someone to' a place/event and 'invite someone over' to your home. 'Invite' is more formal than casual 'ask' in some contexts. It can also be used abstractly, as in 'invite criticism' or 'invite trouble'.
Spanish: invitarPortuguese (BR): convidarPortuguese (PT): convidarChinese (Simplified): 邀请Chinese (Traditional): 邀請Hindi: निमंत्रित करना - बुलानाArabic: يدعو - يعزمBengali: আমন্ত্রণ করা - ডাকাRussian: приглашать - зватьJapanese: 招待する - 誘うVietnamese: mờiKorean: 초대하다 - 부르다Turkish: davet etmek - çağırmakUrdu: مدعو کرنا - بلاناIndonesian: mengundang - mengajak
Example Sentences
They invited us to their wedding.
basic
She invited me over after class.
basic
Thanks for inviting me, but I already have plans.
natural
If you leave food out, you invite ants into the kitchen.
natural
I want to invite my friends to dinner.
basic
His rude comment invited criticism from everyone in the room.
natural