definition of
invite

[1] #1 invite v. [ask for] increase the likelihood of; "ask for trouble"; "invite criticism". wn

[2] #2 invite v. [ask over, ask round] invite someone to one's house; "Can I invite you for dinner on Sunday night?". wn

[3] #3 invite v. [tempt] give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting; "the window displays tempted the shoppers". wn

[4] #4 invite v. [bid] ask someone in a friendly way to do something. wn

[5] #5 invite v. [pay for] have as a guest; "I invited them to a restaurant". wn