invite

/ɪnˈvaɪt/

verb

  1. 1

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

    We invited our friends round for dinner.
  2. 2

    To request formally.

    I invite you all to be seated.
  3. 3

    To encourage.

    I always invite criticism of my definitions.
  4. 4

    To allure; to draw to; to tempt to come; to induce by pleasure or hope; to attract.

noun

  1. 1

    An invitation.

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