Definition of: invite

(in·vīt′) v. ·vit·ed, ·vit·ing v.t.
1. To ask (someone) politely or graciously to be present in some place, to attend some event, or to perform some action.
2. To make formal or polite request for: to invite suggestions.
3. To present opportunity or inducement for; attract: The situation invites criticism.
4. To tempt; entice.
—v.i.
5. To give invitation; entice.
—noun (in′vīt) Slang An invitation. [<F inviter <L invitare entertain]
—in·vit′er noun