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invite

Syllabification: (in·vite)

Definition of invite

Pronunciation: /inˈvīt/

[with object]

make a polite, formal, or friendly request to (someone) to go somewhere or to do something:we were invited to a dinner at the embassy [with object and infinitive]:she invited Patrick to sit down
make a formal or polite request for (something, especially an application for a job or opinions on a particular topic) from someone.
(of an action or situation) tend to elicit (a particular reaction or response) or to tempt (someone) to do something:his use of the word did little but invite criticism

Pronunciation: /ˈinˌvīt/

informal

Derivatives

mid 16th century: from Old French inviter, or from Latin invitare

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