I. in-ˈvīt transitive verb
( 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
II. ˈin-ˌvīt noun
Date: 1659
: invitation 1