Definitions for invite

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invite in·vite

Spelling: [verb in-vahyt; noun in-vahyt]

IPA: /verb ɪnˈvaɪt; noun ˈɪn vaɪt/

Invite is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 58 anagrams from letters in invite (eiintv).

Definitions for invite

noun

1. Informal. an invitation.

verb (used with object)

1. to request the presence or participation of in a kindly, courteous, or complimentary way, especially to request to come or go to some place, gathering, entertainment, etc., or to do something:
2. to request politely or formally:
3. to act so as to bring on or render probable:
4. to call forth or give occasion for:
5. to attract, allure, entice, or tempt.

verb (used without object)

1. to give invitation; offer attractions or allurements.

Origin of invite

First recorded in 1525-35, invite is from the Latin word invītāre

Examples for invite

I invite the reader to remark this road, for it is historic.

If after I am free a friend of mine gave a feast, and did not invite me to it, I should not mind a bit.

I invite you to visit the Gay Christian Network and the Reformation Project, two organizations doing just that.

Tend to your own garden, to quote the great sage of free speech, Voltaire, and invite people to follow your example.

"She might have been polite enough to invite me in," said Halbert, with chagrin.

I invite you to reflect on the actual power dynamic between Christians and LGBT people in our society.

Giving in, even the slightest amount to international gangsters, will only invite higher prices and worse consequences.

Giving in to the demands of such a leader will, without question, invite greater aggression and brutality.

The Republic summons them to their duty, and I invite co-operation.

If you really mean to be friends with me of course I must invite you to my home.