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Definition of evite

evite

/ˈiːvaɪt/
e · vite
Plural:evites
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Past Simple:evited
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Past Participle:evited
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Present Participle:eviting
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evite Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An invitation to a social event or gathering sent electronically via email, text message, or an online platform.

Example

"Please check your inbox for the party evite and let us know if you can attend by Friday."

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• verb

1

To send an electronic invitation to someone for a social event or gathering.

Example

"She decided to evite the entire department to her farewell reception."

2

To avoid, shun, or escape from someone or something (archaic).

Example

"The prudent traveler sought to evite the treacherous mountain pass before winter set in."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern usage, 'evite' is a genericized trademark for an electronic invitation, whereas in archaic literary usage it is a formal verb meaning to avoid or shun.

• Rhymes for evite

• Nearby Words

evilly
evilness
evisceration
evite
evocation
evocative
evocatively

Word Origin & Etymology

The modern sense is a 1998 blend of 'e-' (electronic) and 'invite' (originally the trademark Evite). The archaic verb meaning 'to avoid' derives independently from Middle French 'eviter' and Latin 'evitare' ('to shun').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Evite. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/evite
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