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invite

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvʌɪt/

Definition of invite

[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) from someone:applications are invited for the post of Director
(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: /ˈɪnvʌɪt/

informal

Derivatives

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

Definition of invite in the US English dictionary

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