invite Definition

invite
verb invited, inviting

1. To request the presence of someone at one's house, at a party, etc, especially formally or politely.
2. To ask politely or formally for (eg comments, advice, etc).
3. To bring on or encourage (something unwanted or undesirable).
4. To attract or tempt.

Thesaurus: summon, welcome, beckon, solicit, call, entice, encourage.

noun

1. colloq
An invitation.

Etymology: 16c: from Latin invitare.