Invite meaning

What does “invite” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“invite” is a noun and verb with 9 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a colloquial expression for invitation.

invite

increase the likelihood of
“ask for trouble”
“invite criticism”
Synonymsask for
invite someone to one's house
“Can I invite you for dinner on Sunday night?”
Synonymsask over ask round
give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
“the window displays tempted the shoppers”
Synonymstempt
ask someone in a friendly way to do something
Synonymsbid
have as a guest
“I invited them to a restaurant”
Synonymspay for
ask to enter
“We invited the neighbors in for a cup of coffee”
Synonymsask in
request the participation or presence of
“The organizers invite submissions of papers for the conference”
Synonymscall for
express willingness to have in one's home or environs
“The community warmly received the refugees”
Synonymsreceive take in

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University