Synonyms of invites

invites 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of invite

1

as in asks

to request the presence or participation of

she's invited only select friends to visit her new house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• asks
• bids
• calls
• solicits
• beckons
• summons

2

as in woos

to act so as to make (something) more likely

you're just inviting ridicule by making such outrageous claims

Synonyms & Similar Words

• woos
• seeks
• asks (for)
• looks for
• courts
• tempts
• flirts (with)
• provokes
• fishes (for)
• searches
• hunts
• angles (for)

invites

2 of 2

noun

plural of invite

as in invitations

a request for the presence or participation of someone at a specified time and place

He finagled an invite to an exclusive Hollywood party.

Related Words

• invitations
• interviews
• meetings
• visits
• calls
• get-togethers
• appointments
• schedules
• dates
• rendezvous
• processes
• engagements
• subpoenas
• assignations
• trysts
• arrangements
• summonses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of invites

Verb

This line of thinking also invites a broader reflection on the motivations that bring clinicians into the profession. —Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026

This morning invites steadier, fair-minded choices. —Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026

General Daily Insight for April 28, 2026 This morning invites steadier, fair-minded choices. —Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026

This project invites kids into the process naturally. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026

Struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson) is offered the opportunity of a lifetime when Jeremy Crawford (Josh Hartnett), the husband of paralyzed novelist Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway), invites her to finish Verity’s series of novels. —Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2026

Over a season or two, what began as a few hopeful tendrils becomes a green wall that filters views and invites the eye upward. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026

The city’s slow pace invites you to get lost in its picturesque streets, admire historic churches, sample regional food, and even jump into a pristine cenote without leaving town. —Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026

This garden-fresh cocktail invites the flavor of fresh cucumber. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026

Noun

With spring in full bloom, your calendar may start to fill up with invites to parties and church socials, sporting events, and even vacation time away. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026

Reporting from Colorado News 9 in 2025 uncovered that Flock Safety had operated a pilot program that allowed federal agencies, such as Customs and Border Protection, to send invites to local law enforcement agencies. —Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026

On today’s show, why did so many academics say yes to Epstein’s invites and money? —Darian Woods, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026

The nurturing Moon in your 11th House of Charity uplifts rebellious Uranus, potentially sparking surprising invites or plan shifts. —Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026

Thirteen individuals emerged with invites to Sunday’s Under Armour camp, six of which are from the Orlando area. —Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026

Two days later, Democrats got their invites. —Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 19 Feb. 2026

Couples can rapidly edit information on online invites, including dress rules, shuttle information, and ceremony times, without having to pay for reprinting. —Craig Lebrau, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026

While the invites can give the basics of events, the website will get into the nitty-gritty of all your details. —Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026