— invitee /in'vi tee", -vuy-/ , n. — inviter, invitor , n.
v. /in vuyt"/ ; n. /in"vuyt/ , v. , invited, inviting , n.
v.t.
1. to request the presence or participation of in a kindly, courteous, or complimentary way, esp. to request to come or go to some place, gathering, entertainment, etc., or to do something: to invite friends to dinner.
2. to request politely or formally: to invite donations.
3. to act so as to bring on or render probable: to invite accidents by fast driving.
4. to call forth or give occasion for: Those big shoes invite laughter.
5. to attract, allure, entice, or tempt.
v.i.
6. to give invitation; offer attractions or allurements.
n.
7. Informal. an invitation.
[ 1525-35; invitare ]
Syn. 1. bid. See call. 2. solicit. 5. lure, draw.