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invite — English verb · Kenne

verb#1,413 by frequency

invite

/ɪnˈvaɪt/

To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something; To request formally; To encourage

he/she/it: invites
past participle: invited

Meanings

1
To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something
- Tom has been invited, too.
  Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR
- Tom invited Mary to dinner.
  Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR
2
To request formally
3
To encourage
4
To allure; to draw to; to tempt to come; to induce by pleasure or hope; to attractrare