a colloquial expression for invitation; he didn't get no invite to the party'

increase the likelihood of; ask for trouble; invite criticism

[ Syn: ask for ]

invite someone to ones house; Can I invite you for dinner on Sunday night?

[ Syn: ask over , ask round ]

give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting; the window displays tempted the shoppers

[ Syn: tempt ]

ask someone in a friendly way to do something

[ Syn: bid ]

have as a guest; I invited them to a restaurant

[ Syn: pay for ]

ask to enter; We invited the neighbors in for a cup of coffee

[ Syn: ask in ]

request the participation or presence of; The organizers invite submissions of papers for the conference

[ Syn: call for ]

express willingness to have in ones home or environs; The community warmly received the refugees

[ Syn: receive , take in ]