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Definition invite in British English

invite verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪnˈvaɪt/
1

to ask someone to come to see you or to spend time with you socially

Example

How many people did you invite?

Example

We've invited all the neighbours to a barbecue.

Example

Why don't you invite them for a drink?

Example

They've invited me to eat at their house tonight.

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2

to formally ask someone to do something or go somewhere

Example

He gave a speech to an invited audience at the museum last night.

Example

Leaders of the warring factions were invited to attend peace talks in Geneva.

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2.1

to say formally that you would like to receive something from someone

Example

Applications are invited from all qualified candidates.

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3

to do something that makes something bad or unpleasant more likely to happen

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Definition invite in British English