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Invite Meaning, Examples, and Common Usage (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：ask to come (invite)

invite 🔊

/ɪnˈvaɪt/

To ask someone to come to a place, or to take part in an activity.

Invite email on smartphone screen with Send button

ask to come 🔊

➕

/æsk tuː kʌm/

To request someone's presence at an event or place.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'invitare' (in- 'into' + vitare 'to desire').

💡 Mnemonic

In + vite: Imagine saying 'In you come, I invite!'

📖 Example

I will invite all my colleagues to the office party next Friday. 🔊 I will invite all my colleagues to the office party next Friday.

🔗 Collocations

invite someone to dinner – ask someone to join a dinner event

invite someone over – ask someone to come to one's home

invite questions – ask for questions from an audience

🔄 Synonyms

ask (v.) – To request someone to do something or come somewhere.

request (v.) – To politely or formally ask for something.

summon (v.) – To order someone to come to a place, often formally.

🚫 Antonyms

exclude (v.) – To deliberately not include someone.

reject (v.) – To refuse to accept or consider someone.

dismiss (v.) – To order someone to leave or to reject an idea.

🌱 Derivatives

invitation (n.) – A written or verbal request for someone's presence.

invitational (adj.) – Relating to an invitation, especially an event.

inviting (adj.) – Attractive or tempting.

📖 Cultural Story

From Latin 'invitare' ('to be pleasant'). In modern culture, 'invite' is used for social gatherings, often via written cards or digital invites, symbolizing hospitality.

Meaning 2：ask for input (invite)

invite 🔊

/ɪnˈvaɪt/

To politely ask for comments, questions, or ideas from someone.

Manager inviting team input during office meeting

ask for input 🔊

➕

/æsk fɔːr ˈɪnpʊt/

To politely encourage someone to share their questions or opinions.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

After the presentation, the speaker said, "I now invite questions from the audience." 🔊 After the presentation, the speaker said, "I now invite questions from the audience."

🔗 Collocations

invite comments – ask for remarks or feedback

invite suggestions – ask for ideas or proposals

invite discussion – encourage an exchange of opinions

🔄 Synonyms

solicit (v.) – To ask for something, often formally or persistently.

request (v.) – To express a need or desire for something politely.

encourage (v.) – To give support, confidence, or hope to someone to do something.

🚫 Antonyms

discourage (v.) – To try to prevent someone from doing something.

forbid (v.) – To command someone not to do something.

reject (v.) – To refuse to accept or consider something.

🌱 Derivatives

invitation (n.) – A request for someone's participation or input.

invitational (adj.) – Relating to an invitation, especially in formal settings.

inviting (adj.) – Welcoming or attractive.