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Added 9 October 2026

invite

/ɪnˈvaɪt/ verb

In Latin: adhibeō, invītō, convītō Wiktionary

verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about invite at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something.
We invited our friends round for dinner.
To request formally.
I invite you all to be seated.
To encourage.
Wearing that skimpy dress, you are bound to invite attention.

noun

An invitation.

Origin

From Middle French inviter, from Latin invītō. Displaced native English lathe.

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