Synonyms of invite

invite 1 of 2

verb

in-ˈvīt 

1

as in to ask

to request the presence or participation of

she's invited only select friends to visit her new house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ask
• bid
• call
• solicit
• summon
• beckon

2

as in to woo

to act so as to make (something) more likely

you're just inviting ridicule by making such outrageous claims

Synonyms & Similar Words

• woo
• seek
• ask (for)
• look for
• court
• flirt (with)
• tempt
• fish (for)
• provoke
• hunt
• search
• angle (for)

invite

2 of 2

noun

as in invitation

a request for the presence or participation of someone at a specified time and place

He finagled an invite to an exclusive Hollywood party.

Related Words

• invitation
• interview
• meeting
• visit
• get-together
• schedule
• date
• call
• summons
• rendezvous
• engagement
• appointment
• process
• subpoena
• assignation
• tryst
• arrangement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of invite

Verb

Cruise invited the royal couple after learning that William, who previously served as a pilot with the Royal Air Force, was a huge fan of the original film. — Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Soon, Rogers wrote to Lee proposing that he be invited back to teach classes at Chinese universities — and to spend a few days in Shanghai, where Yu Yu lived. — Eamon Javers, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Noun

Three years ago, this fanbase would have thrown a parade for going 8-4 and getting an invite to the Gator Bowl. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

In recent years, however, between the endless paid-for invites and choreographed step and repeats, going out can feel like clocking into another job. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026