adj
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invited
ihn-VEYE-tihd
Invited (adj) means having been asked to attend an event or take part in something. Example: “Only invited guests were allowed past the entrance.”
adj
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Having been asked to attend an event or take part in something.
"Only invited guests were allowed past the entrance."
"The invited speakers arrived early to test the microphones."
"Were you invited to the party on Saturday?"
How to use invited
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAsked to come or join in.
Common pairings
invited guests
feel invited
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- inviteds
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What does “invited” mean?
The word “invited” means having been asked to attend an event or take part in something. In plain terms, asked to come or join in.
How do you pronounce “invited”?
“Invited” is pronounced ihn-VEYE-tihd (/ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “invited” in a sentence?
Here is “invited” used in a sentence: “Only invited guests were allowed past the entrance.”
What part of speech is “invited”?
“Invited” is an adjective.
Is “invited” a common word?
“Invited” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What does it mean to be invited?
To be invited is to have been formally or warmly asked to attend an event or take part in something, such as a wedding, a meeting, or a project. It implies you are wanted there and have permission to come. An invited guest is one whose presence was requested in advance, rather than one who simply turned up.
What is the difference between invited and uninvited?
An invited guest has been asked to attend, so their presence is expected and welcome. An uninvited guest arrives without being asked, and may be unexpected or even unwelcome. The distinction turns entirely on whether a request to attend was made beforehand, not on how the person behaves once they arrive.
What is the difference between invited and welcome?
They overlap but are not the same. Invited means you were specifically asked to come. Welcome means your presence is gladly accepted, whether or not a formal invitation was ever given. You can be welcome without being invited, as at an open event, and, occasionally, invited without feeling truly welcome.
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