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- [verb in-vahyt; noun in-vahyt]
- /verb ɪnˈvaɪt; noun ˈɪn vaɪt/
- /ɪnˈvaɪt/
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- [verb in-vahyt; noun in-vahyt]
- /verb ɪnˈvaɪt; noun ˈɪn vaɪt/
Definitions of invited word
- verb with object invited to request the presence or participation of in a kindly, courteous, or complimentary way, especially to request to come or go to some place, gathering, entertainment, etc., or to do something: to invite friends to dinner. 1
- verb with object invited to request politely or formally: to invite donations. 1
- verb with object invited to act so as to bring on or render probable: to invite accidents by fast driving. 1
- verb with object invited to call forth or give occasion for: Those big shoes invite laughter. 1
- verb with object invited to attract, allure, entice, or tempt. 1
- verb without object invited to give invitation; offer attractions or allurements. 1
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Origin of invited
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35, invite is from the Latin word invītāre
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Parts of speech for Invited
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
invited popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
invited usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for invited
Antonyms for invited
adjective invited
- by request — in accordance with someone's desire
- unasked — not asked: an unasked question.
- unprompted — done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply.
- of one's own accord — to be in agreement or harmony; agree.
- uncalled for — not called for; not required; superfluous; unwanted.
Top questions with invited
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