invite

The word “invite” means to ask someone to come to an event or take part in something. In plain terms, to ask someone to join you somewhere or do something.

“Invite” is pronounced ihn-VYT (/ɪnˈvaɪt/ in IPA).

Here is “invite” used in a sentence: “We invited all our neighbours to the barbecue.”

Words with a similar meaning to “invite” include lathe.

Depending on how it is used, “invite” can be a verb and a noun.

The word “invite” comes from Latin. From Latin invitare, "to invite or entertain as a guest.".

“Invite” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

“Invite” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to ask someone to come to an event or take part in something.

Traditionally "invite" is the verb ("I'll invite them") and "invitation" is the noun ("send an invitation"). Using "invite" as a noun ("send an invite") is common but informal, so "invitation" is preferred in formal writing.

Using "invite" as a noun meaning an invitation is widely used in casual speech and writing, as in "thanks for the invite." It is considered informal, however, so formal contexts favour "invitation."

"Invite" is commonly followed by "to" for events, as in "invited us to the party," and by "for" with certain occasions, as in "invited them for dinner." To include an action, use "invite someone to do something."

"Invite" specifically means asking someone to come to an event or take part in something, usually as a courtesy or honour. "Ask" is much broader and can request information, favours, or actions of any kind.