v.
Pronunciation: in- ' v ī t
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: in · vit · ed ; in · vit · ing
Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French inviter, from Latin invitare
Date: 1533
1 a : to offer an incentive or inducement to : ENTICE b : to increase the likelihood of < invite trouble>
2 a : to request the presence or participation of < invited us to dinner> b : to request formally c : to urge politely : WELCOME < invite comments>
– in · vit · er noun