Definition of invite in English:

invite

verb ɪnˈvʌɪtɪnˈvaɪt

[with object]

1Make a polite, formal, or friendly request to (someone) to go somewhere or to do something.
邀请
we were invited to a dinner at the Embassy
我们被邀请出席大使馆的宴会。
with object and infinitive she invited Patrick to sit down
Example sentencesExamples
- So we were invited to watch one of the One Day internationals and then have a drink with the players afterwards in the bar.
- You are invited to anonymously contribute a secret to the PostSecret project.
- We had lunch out this afternoon and then this evening we were invited to supper at Andreas and Peppa's house.
- But I was invited to join some of my friends, and they will give me a ride home later.
- "To borrow someone's phrase - elections are not about inviting guests for meals.
- We were invited to interact with them or sit back and enjoy what they were sharing.
- She also claimed that he organised meals and parties to which she was invited to network and meet people.
- He was invited to the Jubilee Centre, Bernice Street by a neighbour and dropped in unannounced.
- At the beginning of the week I was invited to do something with my friend in Barrie.
- So when he was invited to stage a new Swan Lake for Pennsylvania Ballet he admits he really enjoyed being his own man.
- I was invited to read some of it at School Assembly and after that my stutter went.
- I will also be sending out emails, inviting various tech firms, thought leaders, and researchers to jump in.
- If you are invited to get involved as you probably will be, your help will be much appreciated.
- During his extended stay he was invited to join a magical ceremony, where the music and dancing went on all night.
- We were invited to stay in people's houses, our bikes stabled with the oxen and sheep.
- I was once invited to help a group of people in a rehabilitation centre write and then perform a play.
- After a few minutes of interrogation and searches, his tone changed, and we were invited to sit down.
- She was invited to sit on the mat spread on the earthen floor, in front of the bench.
- You are invited to come along and have a cuppa, where you will meet old friends, and make new ones.
- Quite a few years ago I was invited to spend a weekend with a friend of my sister's and a few buddies.
Synonyms
ask, bid, summon
request someone's company at, request someone's presence at, request someone's appearance at, request the pleasure of someone's company, have someone over/round
1. 1.1 Make a formal or polite request for (something) from someone.
  applications are invited for the post of Director
  Example sentencesExamples
  Voters in Rochford and Southend East have received unsolicited letters inviting them to apply to be a postal voter.
  The Custom House Artists Studios are now inviting artists to apply for studio spaces to commence next year.
  In pleading guilty and inviting death by firing squad the narrator is at least making a stand.
  Later in the year, the Revenue will begin writing to people who are currently receiving one of the existing tax credits, inviting them to apply for the new ones.
  Two days after the spill, Morral held a town meeting in a nearby school, inviting townspeople to ask questions.
  A number of obstacles has led to delays in filling the post, but the union is now inviting applications from suitable candidates.
  We invite readers to put their questions so they can attend a question time session during his visit to the city.
  For the first time, virtually every candidate has their own Internet website and is inviting voters to email questions.
  This paper asks many questions and invites the listeners to question their own beliefs.
  A handout of questions for small-group discussion invites conversations in small groups.
  In light of the recent statement from the IRA, we are inviting readers to pose questions for the parties regarding their response.
  They are questions which we would invite your Lordship to certify as questions of general public importance.
  Due to maternity leave we are inviting applications for the post of Temporary Playgroup Assistant.
  The site invites children to e-mail questions about the online crossword puzzles.
  Balance, the Volume Editor hopes, has here been achieved by inviting contributors who apply both imagination and common sense to their material.
  The Council is one of the first to set up commissioning bodies which invite groups to apply to provide services.
  Next week they'll have an interview with Pantano, and they're inviting readers to submit questions.
  Gaveling the hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee to order, the chairman invites the attorney general to make his opening remarks.
  We have a formal where we invite every alum whose ever been through to come back.
  There is essentially a new filter in the application process, because the Government is inviting people to apply.
  Synonyms
  ask for, request, call for, look for, appeal for, solicit, seek, petition, summon
2. 1.2 (of an action or situation) tend to elicit (a particular reaction or response) or to tempt (someone) to do something.
  （指行为或情况）招致，引起；吸引，诱使，怂恿
  his use of the word did little but invite criticism
  他使用该词没起到任何作用反倒招来批评。
  Example sentencesExamples
  By 1865, to paint the circle of Manet and Fantin was to invite more criticism for the group.
  Piloting will provide a guide for rephrasing questions to invite a richer response.
  This would invite or ignite horrible reaction in the Middle East.
  I didn't think to myself it would invite more criticism, which I definitely should have thought.
  Slavery depended on force, inviting the enslaved to answer with resistance.
  Watt's paintings of antique fabric especially invite such a variety of responses.
  The films he made look simple at first glance, yet already invite a more complicated response.
  Thus, consistent with Newton's famous law, lousy management invites an equal and opposing reaction.
  After a moment, David became more demanding, inviting more of a response from Carrie.
  That is because too much predictability in the name of transparency weakens control by the gaming responses it invites.
  It invites the Court to make a punitive order as to costs against the ‘person’ whose conduct has been improper.
  But determining its place within a general taxonomy invites a further step.
  The case invites the Court to revisit the breadth of constitutionally protected privacy and the status of homosexuality in our legal system.
  This situation invites the view that the evolution of higher taxes was driven by changes in single major genes that acted as switches between such alternate forms.
  They also possess a crisp beauty that invites an immediate retinal response, even if their content steers the viewer away from any purely formalist reading.
  I mean this is provocative statements that are inviting a counter reaction from the government, and now she got it.
  I don't often use my bell as it seems impatient and may invite further criticism
  In fact in some instances they may invite more criticism than praise.
  Perhaps we should invite those who criticise and abuse with little provocation?
  Wood certainly does not intend to invite a dry, studious response.
  Synonyms
  cause, induce, provoke, create, generate, engender, foster, encourage, lead to, call forth, make happen
  draw, attract, incite, elicit, bring on, bring on oneself, arouse
  tempt, court, allure, entice

noun ˈɪnvʌɪtɪnˈvʌɪtˈɪnvaɪt

informal

An invitation.
〈非正式〉邀请；邀请书，请帖，请柬
no one turns down an invite to one of Mickey's parties
Example sentencesExamples
- No matter how pretty the design on the invites be sure that your invitation list is full of names that you want to have round you on the day, you say I DO
- My e-mail inbox was littered with invites to new bars and restaurants, product launches at the Bo Concept store, and drinks promotions.
- It's a bit late to be sending out fancy little invites.
- But before you book the talent, hire the heli, and print up those premiere-party invites, you need to acquire the right equipment.
- Not that most reporters get those invites, only those covering politics and the major federal agencies can play, Health reporters stay home.
- However, the band has had invites flooding in since their comeback gig and are currently deciding where they will play next.
- The demand for invites was so high that three - instead of the scheduled two - screens were booked for the red carpet screening.
- The bride was in charge of the invites, and the groom the banquet seating arrangements.
- Recently there was a highly advertised seminar, with special invites to publicans, concerning the Equal Status Act, to help them deal with these issues.
- These stylishly funky e-mail invites have great graphics, most with sound clips and animations.
- The invites only stand for those aged between 18-45.
- More than 400 invites were sent out to families who have dealt with the Manchester Road funeral directors over the past 18 months and more than 200 replies have been sent back.
- Espion subscribers also get neat features like text messaging, and can receive promotional messages offering them shopping discounts and club invites.
- They were presented with lifetime achievement awards by the Pace Charitable Trust which is making it a habit to come up with off-beat invites.
- Avoid invites to chat, filter out annoying invitations for Meetup, birthday parties, or after-hours get-togethers.
- Yeah, I know about the Baccinalia stuff which is why I went for more of an invite than a full-on summoning.
- Breast screening invites are sent to all women aged between 50 and 65 every three years.
- My main priority now is to gain some invites and build up the experience I'm going to need to make it happen on the golf course at this new level.
- We miss each other terribly and it promises to be a good time. I also have a lot of other invites and I should try to spend part of this weekend visiting with old friends.
- Every so often, when business seems slow, they send out last-minute invites to come see that evening's show for free if you just pay the two-drink minimum.
Synonyms
request, call, bidding, summons
invitation, request, call, bidding, summons

Derivatives

invitee

noun ɪnvʌɪˈtiː

A person who has been invited to go somewhere or to do something.
wedding invitees will undoubtedly send gifts
Example sentencesExamples
- invitees were asked about their disciplines, research, and teaching approaches
- Bulgaria and the other six countries that are about to join NATO are no longer discussed as invitees, but more as members of the Alliance, Svinarov said.
- Popular socialites and the corporate elite of the City were present at the launch as special invitees, and they witnessed lively music and a personalised magic show.
- Though a huge chunk of the audience comprised of relatives of the students, the ones who received the maximum attention were the invitees from top hotels in and around the city.

inviter

noun ɪnˈvʌɪtə

It would be great to have a button that says ‘See inviter's profile’ that links directly from the confirm-or decline-invitation page.
Example sentencesExamples
- The fact that Frank Pierson was listed as one of the inviters made it stand out, but it was no different - probably more subtle - than parties arranged by the three films backed by bigger studios this season.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Old French inviter, or from Latin invitare.

Rhymes

affright, alight, alright, aright, bedight, bight, bite, blight, bright, byte, cite, dight, Dwight, excite, fight, flight, fright, goodnight, height, ignite, impolite, indict, indite, kite, knight, light, lite, might, mite, night, nite, outfight, outright, plight, polite, quite, right, rite, sight, site, skintight, skite, sleight, slight, smite, Snow-white, spite, sprite, tight, tonight, trite, twite, underwrite, unite, uptight, white, wight, wright, write

Definition of invite in US English:

invite

verbinˈvītɪnˈvaɪt

[with object]

1Make a polite, formal, or friendly request to (someone) to go somewhere or to do something.
邀请
we were invited to a dinner at the Embassy
我们被邀请出席大使馆的宴会。
with object and infinitive she invited Patrick to sit down
Example sentencesExamples
- Quite a few years ago I was invited to spend a weekend with a friend of my sister's and a few buddies.
- If you are invited to get involved as you probably will be, your help will be much appreciated.
- During his extended stay he was invited to join a magical ceremony, where the music and dancing went on all night.
- We were invited to interact with them or sit back and enjoy what they were sharing.
- So we were invited to watch one of the One Day internationals and then have a drink with the players afterwards in the bar.
- "To borrow someone's phrase - elections are not about inviting guests for meals.
- He was invited to the Jubilee Centre, Bernice Street by a neighbour and dropped in unannounced.
- We had lunch out this afternoon and then this evening we were invited to supper at Andreas and Peppa's house.
- You are invited to anonymously contribute a secret to the PostSecret project.
- I will also be sending out emails, inviting various tech firms, thought leaders, and researchers to jump in.
- After a few minutes of interrogation and searches, his tone changed, and we were invited to sit down.
- She also claimed that he organised meals and parties to which she was invited to network and meet people.
- You are invited to come along and have a cuppa, where you will meet old friends, and make new ones.
- She was invited to sit on the mat spread on the earthen floor, in front of the bench.
- So when he was invited to stage a new Swan Lake for Pennsylvania Ballet he admits he really enjoyed being his own man.
- At the beginning of the week I was invited to do something with my friend in Barrie.
- But I was invited to join some of my friends, and they will give me a ride home later.
- I was invited to read some of it at School Assembly and after that my stutter went.
- We were invited to stay in people's houses, our bikes stabled with the oxen and sheep.
- I was once invited to help a group of people in a rehabilitation centre write and then perform a play.
Synonyms
ask, bid, summon
1. 1.1 Make a formal or polite request for (something, especially an application for a job or opinions on a particular topic) from someone.
  征求，征聘
  Example sentencesExamples
  Balance, the Volume Editor hopes, has here been achieved by inviting contributors who apply both imagination and common sense to their material.
  Later in the year, the Revenue will begin writing to people who are currently receiving one of the existing tax credits, inviting them to apply for the new ones.
  We have a formal where we invite every alum whose ever been through to come back.
  Due to maternity leave we are inviting applications for the post of Temporary Playgroup Assistant.
  The Council is one of the first to set up commissioning bodies which invite groups to apply to provide services.
  A number of obstacles has led to delays in filling the post, but the union is now inviting applications from suitable candidates.
  The site invites children to e-mail questions about the online crossword puzzles.
  In pleading guilty and inviting death by firing squad the narrator is at least making a stand.
  For the first time, virtually every candidate has their own Internet website and is inviting voters to email questions.
  We invite readers to put their questions so they can attend a question time session during his visit to the city.
  Voters in Rochford and Southend East have received unsolicited letters inviting them to apply to be a postal voter.
  They are questions which we would invite your Lordship to certify as questions of general public importance.
  This paper asks many questions and invites the listeners to question their own beliefs.
  Next week they'll have an interview with Pantano, and they're inviting readers to submit questions.
  The Custom House Artists Studios are now inviting artists to apply for studio spaces to commence next year.
  Two days after the spill, Morral held a town meeting in a nearby school, inviting townspeople to ask questions.
  A handout of questions for small-group discussion invites conversations in small groups.
  There is essentially a new filter in the application process, because the Government is inviting people to apply.
  Gaveling the hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee to order, the chairman invites the attorney general to make his opening remarks.
  In light of the recent statement from the IRA, we are inviting readers to pose questions for the parties regarding their response.
  Synonyms
  ask for, request, call for, look for, appeal for, solicit, seek, petition, summon
2. 1.2 (of an action or situation) tend to elicit (a particular reaction or response) or to tempt (someone) to do something.
  （指行为或情况）招致，引起；吸引，诱使，怂恿
  his use of the word did little but invite criticism
  他使用该词没起到任何作用反倒招来批评。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The case invites the Court to revisit the breadth of constitutionally protected privacy and the status of homosexuality in our legal system.
  After a moment, David became more demanding, inviting more of a response from Carrie.
  By 1865, to paint the circle of Manet and Fantin was to invite more criticism for the group.
  Wood certainly does not intend to invite a dry, studious response.
  Watt's paintings of antique fabric especially invite such a variety of responses.
  Perhaps we should invite those who criticise and abuse with little provocation?
  I mean this is provocative statements that are inviting a counter reaction from the government, and now she got it.
  Slavery depended on force, inviting the enslaved to answer with resistance.
  I didn't think to myself it would invite more criticism, which I definitely should have thought.
  The films he made look simple at first glance, yet already invite a more complicated response.
  Thus, consistent with Newton's famous law, lousy management invites an equal and opposing reaction.
  I don't often use my bell as it seems impatient and may invite further criticism
  This would invite or ignite horrible reaction in the Middle East.
  Piloting will provide a guide for rephrasing questions to invite a richer response.
  In fact in some instances they may invite more criticism than praise.
  They also possess a crisp beauty that invites an immediate retinal response, even if their content steers the viewer away from any purely formalist reading.
  It invites the Court to make a punitive order as to costs against the ‘person’ whose conduct has been improper.
  But determining its place within a general taxonomy invites a further step.
  This situation invites the view that the evolution of higher taxes was driven by changes in single major genes that acted as switches between such alternate forms.
  That is because too much predictability in the name of transparency weakens control by the gaming responses it invites.
  Synonyms
  cause, induce, provoke, create, generate, engender, foster, encourage, lead to, call forth, make happen

nounˈɪnvaɪtˈinvīt

informal

An invitation.
〈非正式〉邀请；邀请书，请帖，请柬
Example sentencesExamples
- These stylishly funky e-mail invites have great graphics, most with sound clips and animations.
- No matter how pretty the design on the invites be sure that your invitation list is full of names that you want to have round you on the day, you say I DO
- The demand for invites was so high that three - instead of the scheduled two - screens were booked for the red carpet screening.
- The invites only stand for those aged between 18-45.
- My e-mail inbox was littered with invites to new bars and restaurants, product launches at the Bo Concept store, and drinks promotions.
- They were presented with lifetime achievement awards by the Pace Charitable Trust which is making it a habit to come up with off-beat invites.
- But before you book the talent, hire the heli, and print up those premiere-party invites, you need to acquire the right equipment.
- Breast screening invites are sent to all women aged between 50 and 65 every three years.
- My main priority now is to gain some invites and build up the experience I'm going to need to make it happen on the golf course at this new level.
- The bride was in charge of the invites, and the groom the banquet seating arrangements.
- Avoid invites to chat, filter out annoying invitations for Meetup, birthday parties, or after-hours get-togethers.
- More than 400 invites were sent out to families who have dealt with the Manchester Road funeral directors over the past 18 months and more than 200 replies have been sent back.
- Every so often, when business seems slow, they send out last-minute invites to come see that evening's show for free if you just pay the two-drink minimum.
- Yeah, I know about the Baccinalia stuff which is why I went for more of an invite than a full-on summoning.
- Espion subscribers also get neat features like text messaging, and can receive promotional messages offering them shopping discounts and club invites.
- It's a bit late to be sending out fancy little invites.
- However, the band has had invites flooding in since their comeback gig and are currently deciding where they will play next.
- We miss each other terribly and it promises to be a good time. I also have a lot of other invites and I should try to spend part of this weekend visiting with old friends.
- Recently there was a highly advertised seminar, with special invites to publicans, concerning the Equal Status Act, to help them deal with these issues.
- Not that most reporters get those invites, only those covering politics and the major federal agencies can play, Health reporters stay home.
Synonyms
request, call, bidding, summons
invitation, request, call, bidding, summons

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Old French inviter, or from Latin invitare.

词汇	invite
释义	Definition of invite in English: invite verb ɪnˈvʌɪtɪnˈvaɪt [with object] 1Make a polite, formal, or friendly request to (someone) to go somewhere or to do something. 邀请 we were invited to a dinner at the Embassy 我们被邀请出席大使馆的宴会。 with object and infinitive she invited Patrick to sit down Example sentencesExamples So we were invited to watch one of the One Day internationals and then have a drink with the players afterwards in the bar. You are invited to anonymously contribute a secret to the PostSecret project. We had lunch out this afternoon and then this evening we were invited to supper at Andreas and Peppa's house. But I was invited to join some of my friends, and they will give me a ride home later. "To borrow someone's phrase - elections are not about inviting guests for meals. We were invited to interact with them or sit back and enjoy what they were sharing. She also claimed that he organised meals and parties to which she was invited to network and meet people. He was invited to the Jubilee Centre, Bernice Street by a neighbour and dropped in unannounced. At the beginning of the week I was invited to do something with my friend in Barrie. So when he was invited to stage a new Swan Lake for Pennsylvania Ballet he admits he really enjoyed being his own man. I was invited to read some of it at School Assembly and after that my stutter went. I will also be sending out emails, inviting various tech firms, thought leaders, and researchers to jump in. If you are invited to get involved as you probably will be, your help will be much appreciated. During his extended stay he was invited to join a magical ceremony, where the music and dancing went on all night. We were invited to stay in people's houses, our bikes stabled with the oxen and sheep. I was once invited to help a group of people in a rehabilitation centre write and then perform a play. After a few minutes of interrogation and searches, his tone changed, and we were invited to sit down. She was invited to sit on the mat spread on the earthen floor, in front of the bench. You are invited to come along and have a cuppa, where you will meet old friends, and make new ones. Quite a few years ago I was invited to spend a weekend with a friend of my sister's and a few buddies. Synonyms ask, bid, summon request someone's company at, request someone's presence at, request someone's appearance at, request the pleasure of someone's company, have someone over/round 1.1 Make a formal or polite request for (something) from someone. applications are invited for the post of Director Example sentencesExamples Voters in Rochford and Southend East have received unsolicited letters inviting them to apply to be a postal voter. The Custom House Artists Studios are now inviting artists to apply for studio spaces to commence next year. In pleading guilty and inviting death by firing squad the narrator is at least making a stand. Later in the year, the Revenue will begin writing to people who are currently receiving one of the existing tax credits, inviting them to apply for the new ones. Two days after the spill, Morral held a town meeting in a nearby school, inviting townspeople to ask questions. A number of obstacles has led to delays in filling the post, but the union is now inviting applications from suitable candidates. We invite readers to put their questions so they can attend a question time session during his visit to the city. For the first time, virtually every candidate has their own Internet website and is inviting voters to email questions. This paper asks many questions and invites the listeners to question their own beliefs. A handout of questions for small-group discussion invites conversations in small groups. In light of the recent statement from the IRA, we are inviting readers to pose questions for the parties regarding their response. They are questions which we would invite your Lordship to certify as questions of general public importance. Due to maternity leave we are inviting applications for the post of Temporary Playgroup Assistant. The site invites children to e-mail questions about the online crossword puzzles. Balance, the Volume Editor hopes, has here been achieved by inviting contributors who apply both imagination and common sense to their material. The Council is one of the first to set up commissioning bodies which invite groups to apply to provide services. Next week they'll have an interview with Pantano, and they're inviting readers to submit questions. Gaveling the hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee to order, the chairman invites the attorney general to make his opening remarks. We have a formal where we invite every alum whose ever been through to come back. There is essentially a new filter in the application process, because the Government is inviting people to apply. Synonyms ask for, request, call for, look for, appeal for, solicit, seek, petition, summon 1.2 (of an action or situation) tend to elicit (a particular reaction or response) or to tempt (someone) to do something. （指行为或情况）招致，引起；吸引，诱使，怂恿 his use of the word did little but invite criticism 他使用该词没起到任何作用反倒招来批评。 Example sentencesExamples By 1865, to paint the circle of Manet and Fantin was to invite more criticism for the group. Piloting will provide a guide for rephrasing questions to invite a richer response. This would invite or ignite horrible reaction in the Middle East. I didn't think to myself it would invite more criticism, which I definitely should have thought. Slavery depended on force, inviting the enslaved to answer with resistance. Watt's paintings of antique fabric especially invite such a variety of responses. The films he made look simple at first glance, yet already invite a more complicated response. Thus, consistent with Newton's famous law, lousy management invites an equal and opposing reaction. After a moment, David became more demanding, inviting more of a response from Carrie. That is because too much predictability in the name of transparency weakens control by the gaming responses it invites. It invites the Court to make a punitive order as to costs against the ‘person’ whose conduct has been improper. But determining its place within a general taxonomy invites a further step. The case invites the Court to revisit the breadth of constitutionally protected privacy and the status of homosexuality in our legal system. This situation invites the view that the evolution of higher taxes was driven by changes in single major genes that acted as switches between such alternate forms. They also possess a crisp beauty that invites an immediate retinal response, even if their content steers the viewer away from any purely formalist reading. I mean this is provocative statements that are inviting a counter reaction from the government, and now she got it. I don't often use my bell as it seems impatient and may invite further criticism In fact in some instances they may invite more criticism than praise. Perhaps we should invite those who criticise and abuse with little provocation? Wood certainly does not intend to invite a dry, studious response. Synonyms cause, induce, provoke, create, generate, engender, foster, encourage, lead to, call forth, make happen draw, attract, incite, elicit, bring on, bring on oneself, arouse tempt, court, allure, entice noun ˈɪnvʌɪtɪnˈvʌɪtˈɪnvaɪt informal An invitation. 〈非正式〉邀请；邀请书，请帖，请柬 no one turns down an invite to one of Mickey's parties Example sentencesExamples No matter how pretty the design on the invites be sure that your invitation list is full of names that you want to have round you on the day, you say I DO My e-mail inbox was littered with invites to new bars and restaurants, product launches at the Bo Concept store, and drinks promotions. It's a bit late to be sending out fancy little invites. But before you book the talent, hire the heli, and print up those premiere-party invites, you need to acquire the right equipment. Not that most reporters get those invites, only those covering politics and the major federal agencies can play, Health reporters stay home. However, the band has had invites flooding in since their comeback gig and are currently deciding where they will play next. The demand for invites was so high that three - instead of the scheduled two - screens were booked for the red carpet screening. The bride was in charge of the invites, and the groom the banquet seating arrangements. Recently there was a highly advertised seminar, with special invites to publicans, concerning the Equal Status Act, to help them deal with these issues. These stylishly funky e-mail invites have great graphics, most with sound clips and animations. The invites only stand for those aged between 18-45. More than 400 invites were sent out to families who have dealt with the Manchester Road funeral directors over the past 18 months and more than 200 replies have been sent back. Espion subscribers also get neat features like text messaging, and can receive promotional messages offering them shopping discounts and club invites. They were presented with lifetime achievement awards by the Pace Charitable Trust which is making it a habit to come up with off-beat invites. Avoid invites to chat, filter out annoying invitations for Meetup, birthday parties, or after-hours get-togethers. Yeah, I know about the Baccinalia stuff which is why I went for more of an invite than a full-on summoning. Breast screening invites are sent to all women aged between 50 and 65 every three years. My main priority now is to gain some invites and build up the experience I'm going to need to make it happen on the golf course at this new level. We miss each other terribly and it promises to be a good time. I also have a lot of other invites and I should try to spend part of this weekend visiting with old friends. Every so often, when business seems slow, they send out last-minute invites to come see that evening's show for free if you just pay the two-drink minimum. Synonyms request, call, bidding, summons invitation, request, call, bidding, summons Derivatives invitee noun ɪnvʌɪˈtiː A person who has been invited to go somewhere or to do something. wedding invitees will undoubtedly send gifts Example sentencesExamples invitees were asked about their disciplines, research, and teaching approaches Bulgaria and the other six countries that are about to join NATO are no longer discussed as invitees, but more as members of the Alliance, Svinarov said. Popular socialites and the corporate elite of the City were present at the launch as special invitees, and they witnessed lively music and a personalised magic show. Though a huge chunk of the audience comprised of relatives of the students, the ones who received the maximum attention were the invitees from top hotels in and around the city. inviter noun ɪnˈvʌɪtə It would be great to have a button that says ‘See inviter's profile’ that links directly from the confirm-or decline-invitation page. Example sentencesExamples The fact that Frank Pierson was listed as one of the inviters made it stand out, but it was no different - probably more subtle - than parties arranged by the three films backed by bigger studios this season. Origin Mid 16th century: from Old French inviter, or from Latin invitare. Rhymes affright, alight, alright, aright, bedight, bight, bite, blight, bright, byte, cite, dight, Dwight, excite, fight, flight, fright, goodnight, height, ignite, impolite, indict, indite, kite, knight, light, lite, might, mite, night, nite, outfight, outright, plight, polite, quite, right, rite, sight, site, skintight, skite, sleight, slight, smite, Snow-white, spite, sprite, tight, tonight, trite, twite, underwrite, unite, uptight, white, wight, wright, write Definition of invite in US English: invite verbinˈvītɪnˈvaɪt [with object] 1Make a polite, formal, or friendly request to (someone) to go somewhere or to do something. 邀请 we were invited to a dinner at the Embassy 我们被邀请出席大使馆的宴会。 with object and infinitive she invited Patrick to sit down Example sentencesExamples Quite a few years ago I was invited to spend a weekend with a friend of my sister's and a few buddies. If you are invited to get involved as you probably will be, your help will be much appreciated. During his extended stay he was invited to join a magical ceremony, where the music and dancing went on all night. We were invited to interact with them or sit back and enjoy what they were sharing. So we were invited to watch one of the One Day internationals and then have a drink with the players afterwards in the bar. "To borrow someone's phrase - elections are not about inviting guests for meals. He was invited to the Jubilee Centre, Bernice Street by a neighbour and dropped in unannounced. We had lunch out this afternoon and then this evening we were invited to supper at Andreas and Peppa's house. You are invited to anonymously contribute a secret to the PostSecret project. I will also be sending out emails, inviting various tech firms, thought leaders, and researchers to jump in. After a few minutes of interrogation and searches, his tone changed, and we were invited to sit down. She also claimed that he organised meals and parties to which she was invited to network and meet people. You are invited to come along and have a cuppa, where you will meet old friends, and make new ones. She was invited to sit on the mat spread on the earthen floor, in front of the bench. So when he was invited to stage a new Swan Lake for Pennsylvania Ballet he admits he really enjoyed being his own man. At the beginning of the week I was invited to do something with my friend in Barrie. But I was invited to join some of my friends, and they will give me a ride home later. I was invited to read some of it at School Assembly and after that my stutter went. We were invited to stay in people's houses, our bikes stabled with the oxen and sheep. I was once invited to help a group of people in a rehabilitation centre write and then perform a play. Synonyms ask, bid, summon 1.1 Make a formal or polite request for (something, especially an application for a job or opinions on a particular topic) from someone. 征求，征聘 Example sentencesExamples Balance, the Volume Editor hopes, has here been achieved by inviting contributors who apply both imagination and common sense to their material. Later in the year, the Revenue will begin writing to people who are currently receiving one of the existing tax credits, inviting them to apply for the new ones. We have a formal where we invite every alum whose ever been through to come back. Due to maternity leave we are inviting applications for the post of Temporary Playgroup Assistant. The Council is one of the first to set up commissioning bodies which invite groups to apply to provide services. A number of obstacles has led to delays in filling the post, but the union is now inviting applications from suitable candidates. The site invites children to e-mail questions about the online crossword puzzles. In pleading guilty and inviting death by firing squad the narrator is at least making a stand. For the first time, virtually every candidate has their own Internet website and is inviting voters to email questions. We invite readers to put their questions so they can attend a question time session during his visit to the city. Voters in Rochford and Southend East have received unsolicited letters inviting them to apply to be a postal voter. They are questions which we would invite your Lordship to certify as questions of general public importance. This paper asks many questions and invites the listeners to question their own beliefs. Next week they'll have an interview with Pantano, and they're inviting readers to submit questions. The Custom House Artists Studios are now inviting artists to apply for studio spaces to commence next year. Two days after the spill, Morral held a town meeting in a nearby school, inviting townspeople to ask questions. A handout of questions for small-group discussion invites conversations in small groups. There is essentially a new filter in the application process, because the Government is inviting people to apply. Gaveling the hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee to order, the chairman invites the attorney general to make his opening remarks. In light of the recent statement from the IRA, we are inviting readers to pose questions for the parties regarding their response. Synonyms ask for, request, call for, look for, appeal for, solicit, seek, petition, summon 1.2 (of an action or situation) tend to elicit (a particular reaction or response) or to tempt (someone) to do something. （指行为或情况）招致，引起；吸引，诱使，怂恿 his use of the word did little but invite criticism 他使用该词没起到任何作用反倒招来批评。 Example sentencesExamples The case invites the Court to revisit the breadth of constitutionally protected privacy and the status of homosexuality in our legal system. After a moment, David became more demanding, inviting more of a response from Carrie. By 1865, to paint the circle of Manet and Fantin was to invite more criticism for the group. Wood certainly does not intend to invite a dry, studious response. Watt's paintings of antique fabric especially invite such a variety of responses. Perhaps we should invite those who criticise and abuse with little provocation? I mean this is provocative statements that are inviting a counter reaction from the government, and now she got it. Slavery depended on force, inviting the enslaved to answer with resistance. I didn't think to myself it would invite more criticism, which I definitely should have thought. The films he made look simple at first glance, yet already invite a more complicated response. Thus, consistent with Newton's famous law, lousy management invites an equal and opposing reaction. I don't often use my bell as it seems impatient and may invite further criticism This would invite or ignite horrible reaction in the Middle East. Piloting will provide a guide for rephrasing questions to invite a richer response. In fact in some instances they may invite more criticism than praise. They also possess a crisp beauty that invites an immediate retinal response, even if their content steers the viewer away from any purely formalist reading. It invites the Court to make a punitive order as to costs against the ‘person’ whose conduct has been improper. But determining its place within a general taxonomy invites a further step. This situation invites the view that the evolution of higher taxes was driven by changes in single major genes that acted as switches between such alternate forms. That is because too much predictability in the name of transparency weakens control by the gaming responses it invites. Synonyms cause, induce, provoke, create, generate, engender, foster, encourage, lead to, call forth, make happen nounˈɪnvaɪtˈinvīt informal An invitation. 〈非正式〉邀请；邀请书，请帖，请柬 Example sentencesExamples These stylishly funky e-mail invites have great graphics, most with sound clips and animations. No matter how pretty the design on the invites be sure that your invitation list is full of names that you want to have round you on the day, you say I DO The demand for invites was so high that three - instead of the scheduled two - screens were booked for the red carpet screening. The invites only stand for those aged between 18-45. My e-mail inbox was littered with invites to new bars and restaurants, product launches at the Bo Concept store, and drinks promotions. They were presented with lifetime achievement awards by the Pace Charitable Trust which is making it a habit to come up with off-beat invites. But before you book the talent, hire the heli, and print up those premiere-party invites, you need to acquire the right equipment. Breast screening invites are sent to all women aged between 50 and 65 every three years. My main priority now is to gain some invites and build up the experience I'm going to need to make it happen on the golf course at this new level. The bride was in charge of the invites, and the groom the banquet seating arrangements. Avoid invites to chat, filter out annoying invitations for Meetup, birthday parties, or after-hours get-togethers. More than 400 invites were sent out to families who have dealt with the Manchester Road funeral directors over the past 18 months and more than 200 replies have been sent back. Every so often, when business seems slow, they send out last-minute invites to come see that evening's show for free if you just pay the two-drink minimum. Yeah, I know about the Baccinalia stuff which is why I went for more of an invite than a full-on summoning. Espion subscribers also get neat features like text messaging, and can receive promotional messages offering them shopping discounts and club invites. It's a bit late to be sending out fancy little invites. However, the band has had invites flooding in since their comeback gig and are currently deciding where they will play next. We miss each other terribly and it promises to be a good time. I also have a lot of other invites and I should try to spend part of this weekend visiting with old friends. Recently there was a highly advertised seminar, with special invites to publicans, concerning the Equal Status Act, to help them deal with these issues. Not that most reporters get those invites, only those covering politics and the major federal agencies can play, Health reporters stay home. Synonyms request, call, bidding, summons invitation, request, call, bidding, summons Origin Mid 16th century: from Old French inviter, or from Latin invitare.
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