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- pronunciation:
- ihn
vaIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
invites, inviting, invited |
| definition 1: |
to ask in a polite way to come somewhere or do something.
Dora's friend invited her to spend the night.- synonyms:
- ask
- similar words:
- call, summon
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| definition 2: |
to welcome or ask for.
The farmer invited questions from the children about the animals on his farm.- synonyms:
- encourage
- similar words:
- prompt, welcome
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| definition 3: |
to bring about by doing or saying; to risk causing.
He invited an accident by talking on the phone while driving on the busy highway.- synonyms:
- inspire
- similar words:
- advance, foster, further, promote, provoke
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| related words: |
challenge, merit, seek, tempt |
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| derivation: |
invited (adj.) |
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