invite meaning and definition

INVITE noun

Definition of invite (noun)

1. a colloquial expression for invitation
   • "he didn't get no invite to the party"

INVITE verb

Definition of invite (verb)

1. increase the likelihood of
   • "ask for trouble"; "invite criticism"
   • synonyms: ask for
2. invite someone to one's house
   • "Can I invite you for dinner on Sunday night?"
   • synonyms: ask over, ask round
3. give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
   • "the window displays tempted the shoppers"
   • synonyms: tempt
4. ask someone in a friendly way to do something
   • synonyms: bid
5. have as a guest
   • "I invited them to a restaurant"
   • synonyms: pay for
6. ask to enter
   • "We invited the neighbors in for a cup of coffee"
   • synonyms: ask in
7. request the participation or presence of
   • "The organizers invite submissions of papers for the conference"
   • synonyms: call for
8. express willingness to have in one's home or environs
   • "The community warmly received the refugees"
   • synonyms: receive, take in