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Definition of Invte

In*vite" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Invited; p. pr. & vb. n. Inviting.] [L. invitare: cf. F. inviter. See Vie.]

1. To ask; to request; to bid; to summon; to ask to do some act, or go to some place; esp., to ask to an entertainment or visit; to request the company of; as, to invite to dinner, or a wedding, or an excursion.

So many guests invite as here are writ.
Shak.

I invite his Grace of Castle Rackrent to reflect on this.
Carlyle.

2. To allure; to draw to; to tempt to come; to induce by pleasure or hope; to attract.

To inveigle and invite the unwary sense.
Milton.

Shady groves, that easy sleep invite.
Dryden.

There no delusive hope invites despair.
Cowper.

3. To give occasion for; as, to invite criticism.

Syn. -- To solicit; bid; call; ask; summon; allure; attract; entice; persuade.

In*vite", v. i. To give invitation. Milton.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

  • To ask for the presence or participation of someone.
         We invited our friends round for dinner.
  • To request formally.
         I invite you all to be seated.
  • To encourage.
         I always invite criticism of my definitions.
         Wearing that skimpy dress, you are bound to invite attention.
  • (informal) An invitation.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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