invitiate

/ɪnvɪtɪeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to invite formally, especially to a formal event

“The hostess invited the guests formally to the charity gala.”

2. noun

an invitation, especially a formal one

“The wedding invitation was an invitiate from the happy couple.”

3. verb

to make something or someone seem more attractive or appealing

“The new advertisement invitiated many customers to try the product.”

Synonyms

  • beckon
  • invite

Antonyms

  • deter
  • repel