invite · verb T /ɪnˈvɑɪt/
Word family
Nouns: invitation, invite
Adjectives: inviting
Verbs: invite
Adverbs: invitingly
invite (SOCIAL)
A1 to ask someone to come to a social event or to spend time with you socially
Dictionary examples:
We're invited to Lola's party.
Her family invited me to stay with them for a few weeks.
Learner example:
I'm really happy you invited me for dinner. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)
invite (ASK OFFICIALLY)
C1 to ask someone to do something in a formal or official way
Dictionary example:
I was invited to appear on television.
Learner example:
We invite your newspaper to reconsider its position, hoping that the council will think about our proposals. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Spanish)
invite (REACTION)
C2 to do something that is likely to cause a particular reaction or result, especially a bad one
Dictionary example:
Unconventional ideas often invite attack/criticism.
