invite — to ask someone to come to an event or gathering
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to ask someone to come to an event or gathering
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈvaɪt/
Example Sentences
- My mom invited the entire neighborhood to our BBQ party.
- He didn't invite me to his wedding, so I didn't invite him to my divorce party.
- Would you like to invite your friends to join our study group?
invite
VERB[/ɪnˈvaɪt/]
to ask someone to come to an event or gathering
A girl invites her friend to join her at a birthday party.
Invite with a smile to unite, and turn a simple moment into delight.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin invitare, derived from in- (in, into) and vitare (to call). In ancient Rome, the term originally meant to draw or summon guests into one's home, eventually evolving to its modern sense of extending a courteous request for someone to attend or participate.
Breakdown
in- (in, into) + vitare (to call, summon). The prefix in- indicates direction inward, while vitare derives from the concept of vocalization or calling someone toward a destination.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom invited the entire neighborhood to our BBQ party.”
“He didn't invite me to his wedding, so I didn't invite him to my divorce party.”
“Would you like to invite your friends to join our study group?”
“Don't leave your car unlocked - you're just inviting thieves!”
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