<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>invited, inviting.</li><li>to request the presence or participation of in a kindly, courteous, or complimentary way, especially to request to come or go to some place, gathering, entertainment, etc.: to invite friends to dinner.</li><li>Synonyms: bid.</li><li>to request politely or formally: to invite donations.</li><li>Synonyms: solicit.</li><li>to act so as to bring on or render probable: to invite accidents by fast driving.</li><li>to call forth or give occasion for: Those big shoes invite laughter.</li><li>to attract, allure, entice, or tempt.</li><li>Synonyms: draw, lure.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun (Informal)</strong></p><ul><li>an invitation.</li></ul>