Invited
ɪnˈvaɪtɪd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo request the presence of someone or something.
ɪnˈvaɪtɪd
To formally request someone's presence at a specific event or place.
She invited him to her birthday party.
💡 Simply: Think of it like this: When you invite someone over, you're saying, 'Hey, I'd love for you to come to my house!'
👶 For kids: To ask someone nicely to come to a party or event.
More Examples
The school invited parents to attend the open house.
I invited my family for dinner.
How It's Used
"We invited all our friends to the party."
"The company invited potential investors to a conference."
To cause or encourage a particular response or result.
ɪnˈvaɪtɪd
To encourage or attract something.
The tempting offer invited a closer look.
💡 Simply: It's like when a delicious smell 'invites' you to go into the kitchen. It causes or encourages something to happen.
👶 For kids: To make something want to happen. Like a nice smell inviting you to eat.
More Examples
His behavior invited criticism.
The soft music invited her to dance.
How It's Used
"The situation invited further investigation."
"The beauty of the landscape invited contemplation."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
Invite trouble
To behave in a way that is likely to cause problems.
"If you keep arguing with him, you're just inviting trouble."
By invitation only
Restricted to those who have received an invitation.
"The gala is by invitation only, so make sure you have your ticket."
From Middle English *inviten*, from Old French *inviter* (to invite, summon), from Latin *invītāre* (to invite, summon).
Used in similar ways for centuries, with consistent meaning focused around social invitations and requests.
Memory tip
Imagine a card with your name, sent with a warm smile. You're IN-vited!