Synonyms for

Invites

Verb / ˌɪˈnvaɪts / Another word for invites — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To ask or request someone to come somewhere or do something

Synonyms & similar words

askover askin callfor bid tempt receive askround takein payfor askfor invite ask request summon bid urge entice encourage welcome solicit attract woo importune persuade appeal solicit enlist mobilize arouse provoke

Synonyms by register

Formal

requests solicits entreats prompts

Informal

asks calls for tempts draws

Literary

beckons lures entices

Antonyms

discourages repels rejects forbids prohibits warns against

Common collocations

  • invites trouble
  • invites criticism
  • invites disaster
  • invites comparison
  • invites discussion
  • invites participation
  • invites investigation

Word family

noun invitation
verb invite
adjective inviting

Usage note

While 'invites' can be used neutrally, it often carries a connotation of suggesting or encouraging something, sometimes negative like 'invites trouble'. It is the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'invite'.

Example sentences

  1. She invites her friends to her house every Friday.
  2. I invite you to come to my house for dinner.
  3. He invited her to the dance party.
  4. The boss invited the team to attend the meeting.
  5. We invite you to join us for the picnic.

Quotes

  • A party without cake is just a meeting. - Julia Child
  • I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. - Jimmy Dean
  • Life is like a camera. Focus on the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don't work out, take another shot. - Unknown

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