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invite Synonyms

Another word for invite

Choosing another word for invite depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To politely ask or request someone to go somewhere, attend an event, or participate in an activity.

Usage Example

"They decided to ask all their neighbors to the summer barbecue."

Strongest
ask
Strong
request
have over
ask over
welcome
bid
Weak
summon

• noun (Context 2)

An informal term for an invitation to an event, gathering, or digital platform.

Usage Example

"Did you receive an invitation to the project kickoff meeting on your calendar?"

Strongest
invitation
Weak
summons
request
bid

• verb (Context 3)

To formally request or solicit comments, suggestions, or proposals from others.

Usage Example

"Following the presentation, the speaker paused to solicit questions from the audience."

Strongest
solicit
request
Strong
call for
ask for
welcome
encourage
seek

• verb (Context 4)

To unintentionally provoke, attract, or tend to bring about a particular, often undesirable, reaction or consequence.

Usage Example

"Leaving confidential documents on an unlocked desk will only court trouble."

Strongest
court
provoke
ask for
Strong
attract
draw
bring on
incur
arouse
encourage

Opposites of invite

The opposite of invite shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

uninvite
disinvite
avert
prevent
discourage
exclude
avoid
deter
See all opposites of invite

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Invite. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/invite
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