noun
a colloquial expression for invitation
Examples
- he didn't get no invite to the party
verb
increase the likelihood of
Synonyms
ask for
Examples
- ask for trouble
- invite criticism
verb
invite someone to one's house
Synonyms
ask over
ask round
Examples
- Can I invite you for dinner on Sunday night?
verb
give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
Synonyms
Examples
- the window displays tempted the shoppers
verb
ask someone in a friendly way to do something
Synonyms
verb
have as a guest
Synonyms
pay for
Examples
- I invited them to a restaurant
verb
ask to enter
Synonyms
ask in
Examples
- We invited the neighbors in for a cup of coffee
verb
request the participation or presence of
Synonyms
call for
Examples
- The organizers invite submissions of papers for the conference
verb
express willingness to have in one's home or environs
Synonyms
Examples
- The community warmly received the refugees