invite

noun

1
ask someone in a friendly way to do something
2
request the participation or presence of
The organizers invite submissions of papers for the conference
3
ask to enter
We invited the neighbors in for a cup of coffee
4
express willingness to have in one's home or environs
The community warmly received the refugees
5
increase the likelihood of
ask for trouble
invite criticism
6
give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
the window displays tempted the shoppers
7
invite someone to one's house
Can I invite you for dinner on Sunday night?
8
have as a guest
I invited them to a restaurant

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