invite · v
invite (ASK OFFICIALLY)
C1 to ask someone to do something in a formal or official way
Dictionary examples:
I was invited to appear on television. (24.6)
invite (REACTION)
C2 to do something that is likely to cause a particular reaction or result, especially a bad one
Dictionary examples:
Unconventional ideas often invite attack/criticism. (52.7)
invite (SOCIAL)
A1 to ask someone to come to a social event or to spend time with you socially
Dictionary examples:
We invited grandma to play video games. (0.0)
I invite my cat to dinner. (0.0)
She invited her fish to dance. (0.0)
We're invited to Lola's party. (20.8)
Her family invited me to stay with them for a few weeks. (25.6)