invite

/aɪˈvɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to ask or persuade someone to attend an event, meeting, or other gathering

“She invited me to her birthday party.”

2. verb

to include or name someone in a list, invitation, or other group

“He was invited to speak at the conference.”

3. noun

an act of asking or persuading someone to attend an event, meeting, or other gathering

“The invitation was sent out last week.”

4. noun

a formal notice or announcement of an event, meeting, or other gathering

“The wedding invitation included all the details of the ceremony.”

5. noun

a person or people invited to an event, meeting, or other gathering

“The guests at the party were all her friends.”

6. verb (transitive)

to challenge someone to compete or engage in an activity

“He invited me to a game of chess.”

7. verb (transitive)

to ask or request permission to enter or join something

“She invited herself into our conversation.”

Synonyms

  • ask
  • bid
  • request
  • welcome

Antonyms

  • decline
  • refuse
  • reject