Pronunciation

/ɪnˈvaɪt/

Definitions

• Verb: To request the presence or participation of (someone) at a social event or activity by offering them an invitation. For example: “She invited her friends over for dinner.”
  • Transitive Verb: To ask someone to come or go somewhere, typically to one’s home or an event, or to do something. Example: “The hostess invited all the guests to take their seats.”
  • Intransitive Verb: To make an offer or proposal. Example: “The company invites applications for this position.”

Phrases

• “Invite someone over” means to ask someone to visit your home or another place.
• “Issue an invitation” refers to formally extending an offer to attend an event or participate in an activity.
• “Invitation-only event” describes a gathering that requires a specific invitation for attendance.

Example Sentences

• Verb:
  • “I’m going to invite the new neighbors to our barbecue this weekend.”
  • “They invited him to give a keynote speech at the conference.”
  • “Her impressive portfolio invited immediate interest from several employers.”

Synonyms

• Ask
• Summon
• Welcome
• Entreat
• Request
• Urge
• Bid
• Call for
• Encourage
• Persuade
• Solicit
• Extend an invitation to

Phrasal Verbs & Related Expressions

• Invite oneself: To suggest one’s own presence without being asked; often considered impolite.
• Invite comparison/attention: To naturally draw parallels or notice.
• Invitation letter/invite card: A written or printed document extending an invitation.
• Be invited to do something: To be requested or encouraged to perform a certain action.