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invite

in·vite
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [verb in-vahyt; noun in-vahyt]
    • /verb ɪnˈvaɪt; noun ˈɪn vaɪt/
    • /ɪnˈvaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb in-vahyt; noun in-vahyt]
    • /verb ɪnˈvaɪt; noun ˈɪn vaɪt/

Definitions of invite word

  • verb with object invite 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: to invite friends to dinner. 1
  • verb with object invite to request politely or formally: to invite donations. 1
  • verb with object invite to act so as to bring on or render probable: to invite accidents by fast driving. 1
  • verb with object invite to call forth or give occasion for: Those big shoes invite laughter. 1
  • verb with object invite to attract, allure, entice, or tempt. 1
  • verb without object invite to give invitation; offer attractions or allurements. 1

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Origin of invite

First appearance:

before 1525
One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35, invite is from the Latin word invītāre

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Invite

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

invite popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

invite usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for invite

verb invite

  • urge — to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
  • draw — to cause to move in a particular direction by or as if by a pulling force; pull; drag (often followed by along, away, in, out, or off).
  • lead — to cover, line, weight, treat, or impregnate with lead or one of its compounds.
  • propose — to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action: to propose a new method.
  • welcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.

noun invite

  • summons — an authoritative command, message, or signal by which one is summoned.
  • offer — to present for acceptance or rejection; proffer: He offered me a cigarette.
  • bidding — an order; command (often in the phrases do or follow the bidding of, at someone's bidding)

Antonyms for invite

verb invite

  • dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
  • reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
  • ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
  • disgust — to cause loathing or nausea in.
  • disapprove — to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.

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