All invite synonyms
inΒ·vite
I i verb invite
- urge β to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
- draw β 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 β to cover, line, weight, treat, or impregnate with lead or one of its compounds.
- propose β to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action: to propose a new method.
- welcome β a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
- request β the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition: At his request, they left.
- woo β to seek the favor, affection, or love of, especially with a view to marriage. Synonyms: court, pursue, chase.
- tempt β to entice or allure to do something often regarded as unwise, wrong, or immoral.
- summon β to call upon to do something specified.
- persuade β to prevail on (a person) to do something, as by advising or urging: We could not persuade him to wait.
- call β a demand for redeemable bonds or shares to be presented for repayment
- insist β to be emphatic, firm, or resolute on some matter of desire, demand, intention, etc.: He insists on checking every shipment.
- suggest β to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
- press β to force into service, especially naval or military service; impress.
- attract β If something attracts people or animals, it has features that cause them to come to it.
- lure β anything that attracts, entices, or allures.
- court β A court is a place where legal matters are decided by a judge and jury or by a magistrate.
- solicit β to seek for (something) by entreaty, earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc.: He solicited aid from the minister.
- pray β to offer devout petition, praise, thanks, etc., to (God or an object of worship).
- bid β A bid for something or a bid to do something is an attempt to obtain it or do it.
- toll β the act of tolling a bell.
- beg β If you beg someone to do something, you ask them very anxiously or eagerly to do it.
- ply β British Dialect. to bend, fold, or mold.
- inveigle β to entice, lure, or ensnare by flattery or artful talk or inducements (usually followed by into): to inveigle a person into playing bridge.
- countenance β If someone will not countenance something, they do not agree with it and will not allow it to happen.
- allure β to entice or tempt (someone) to a person or place or to a course of action; attract
- command β If someone in authority commands you to do something, they tell you that you must do it.
- invitation β the act of inviting.
- vamp β a seductive woman who uses her sensuality to exploit men.
- supplicate β to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition.
- provoke β to anger, enrage, exasperate, or vex.
- issue β the act of sending out or putting forth; promulgation; distribution: the issue of food and blankets to flood victims.
- petition β a formally drawn request, often bearing the names of a number of those making the request, that is addressed to a person or group of persons in authority or power, soliciting some favor, right, mercy, or other benefit: a petition for clemency; a petition for the repeal of an unfair law.
- ask β If you ask someone something, you say something to them in the form of a question because you want to know the answer.
- encourage β Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
- entice β Attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.
- entreat β Ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something.
- induce β to lead or move by persuasion or influence, as to some action or state of mind: to induce a person to buy a raffle ticket.
- incite β to stir, encourage, or urge on; stimulate or prompt to action: to incite a crowd to riot.
- bring on β If something brings on an illness, pain, or feeling, especially one that you often suffer from, it causes you to have it.
- prevail on β to persuade; induce
- have in β to ask (a person) to give a service