单词 | invite |
释义 | invite —invitee /in'vi tee", -vuy-/, n. —inviter, invitor, n. v. /in vuyt"/; n. /in"vuyt/, v. , invited, inviting, n. v.t. 1. to request the presence or participation of in a kindly, courteous, or complimentary way, esp. to request to come or go to some place, gathering, entertainment, etc., or to do something: to invite friends to dinner. 2. to request politely or formally: to invite donations. 3. to act so as to bring on or render probable: to invite accidents by fast driving. 4. to call forth or give occasion for: Those big shoes invite laughter. 5. to attract, allure, entice, or tempt. v.i. 6. to give invitation; offer attractions or allurements. n. 7. Informal. an invitation. [1525-35; < L invitare] Syn. 1. bid. See call. 2. solicit. 5. lure, draw. |
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