1. to ask someone to come to an event or to do something
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'invite'
2. to encourage or make something likely to happen
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'invite'

1. an invitation to an event
Usage: informal

Examples

• She invites her friends to dinner every Friday.
• The company invites applications from qualified candidates.
• His rude behavior invites criticism from others.
• The open door invites burglars to enter.
• Did you get an invite to the wedding?
• The party invite said to dress casually.
• He always invites trouble with his comments.