Invite in Meaning in English
expression
ˌɪnˈvaɪt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
in-VYTE in
ɪnˈvaɪt/ /ˈɪn
in-VYTE in
Definition
To ask someone to enter your home, office, or another place from outside.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used when someone is at your door and you ask them to come inside. Common in informal situations at homes or small gatherings. Often used as 'invite someone in'. Not used for formal events or public spaces.
Spanish: invitar a pasar - hacer pasarPortuguese (BR): convidar para entrar - chamar para dentroPortuguese (PT): convidar a entrar - chamar para dentroChinese (Simplified): 请进Chinese (Traditional): 請進Hindi: अंदर बुलानाArabic: يدعو للدخولBengali: ভিতরে আমন্ত্রণ জানান - ভিতরে ডেকে নেওয়াRussian: пригласить внутрьJapanese: 中に招き入れるVietnamese: mời vàoKorean: 안으로 들이다 - 안에 초대하다Turkish: içeri davet etmekUrdu: اندر بلانا - اندر مدعو کرناIndonesian: mengundang masuk
Example Sentences
She invited in her friend to have tea.
basic
We heard a knock, so I invited in the neighbor.
basic
Please invite in the guests when they arrive.
basic
He wasn’t sure whether to invite in the salesperson at the door.
natural
Sarah smiled and quickly invited in the kids from the cold.
natural
If you want to talk, I can invite you in for a minute.
natural