A2verb 2K

Invite

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪnˈvaɪt/","/ɪnˈvaɪts/","/ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/","/ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪnˈvaɪt/","/ɪnˈvaɪts/","/ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/","/ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Invite

to ask somebody to come to a social event

In simple words: To ask someone to come to an event.

Invite in a sentence

• I would like to invite you to my birthday party.
• She decided to invite her friends over for dinner.
• He was too shy to invite her to dance.
• They invite guests to their home every weekend.
• The teacher will invite the top students to a special event.

How to use Invite

Use 'invite' for casual and formal occasions, but avoid in very formal writing, where you might prefer 'extend an invitation.'

Grammar pattern

invite + object

Memory hint

Think of 'invite' as 'in' + 'vite' (like 'invite' someone in for a visit).

Related words

Collocations with Invite

• formally
• officially
• cordially
• into
• for
• to
• formally
• officially
• cordially
• into
• for
• to
• positively
• practically
• seem to

Synonyms for Invite

• ask
• summon
• request
• entice
• call

Opposites of Invite

• exclude
• dismiss

Common mistakes with Invite

• Confusing 'invite' as a noun and verb.
• Saying 'invite to' instead of 'invite someone to.'
• Using 'invited' instead of 'invite' in some contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Invite

What does Invite mean?

To ask someone to come to an event.

What is the definition of Invite?

to ask somebody to come to a social event

How do you use Invite in a sentence?

I would like to invite you to my birthday party.

Can you give another example of Invite?

She decided to invite her friends over for dinner.

What are synonyms for Invite?

Common alternatives include ask, summon, request, entice, call.

What is the opposite of Invite?

Opposite meanings include exclude, dismiss.

What words go with Invite?

It commonly pairs with formally, officially, cordially, into, for, to, formally, officially, cordially, into, for, to, positively, practically, seem to.

What are common mistakes when using Invite?

Confusing 'invite' as a noun and verb. Saying 'invite to' instead of 'invite someone to.' Using 'invited' instead of 'invite' in some contexts.

How do you pronounce Invite?

US: /["/ɪnˈvaɪt/","/ɪnˈvaɪts/","/ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/","/ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈvaɪt/","/ɪnˈvaɪts/","/ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/","/ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Invite?

Use 'invite' for casual and formal occasions, but avoid in very formal writing, where you might prefer 'extend an invitation.'

What CEFR level is Invite?

"Invite" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.