invite

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a colloquial expression for invitation

   We didn't get an invite to the party.

2. 2
   verb

   request the participation or presence of

   The organizers invite submissions of papers for the conference

3. 3
   verb

   ask to enter

   We invited the neighbors in for a cup of coffee

4. 4
   verb

   invite someone to one's house

   Can I invite you for dinner on Sunday night?

5. 5
   verb

   have as a guest

   I invited them to a restaurant

6. 6
   verb

   To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something.

   We invited our friends round for dinner.

7. 7
   verb

   To request formally.

   I invite you all to be seated.

8. 8
   verb

   To encourage.

   Wearing that skimpy dress, you are bound to invite attention.

Etymology

From Middle French inviter, from Latin invītō. Displaced native Old English laþian.