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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Invited
The primary meaning of the word "invited" is to formally ask someone to attend or participate in something.
Definitions
- To formally ask someone to attend or participate in something, such as an event or activity
- To ask someone to do something or to become involved in something
- To attract or tempt someone to do something or to go somewhere
Etymology of Invited
The word "invited" comes from the Old French word "inviter", which is derived from the Latin word "invitare", meaning "to invite" or "to call in"
The Latin word "invitare" is a combination of "in" (meaning "in" or "on") and "vita" (meaning "life"), and originally meant "to call in" or "to invite to share one's life"
The word "invited" has been used in English since the 15th century to mean "to ask someone to attend or participate in something"
Example Uses
- She was invited to the party, but she declined the invitation
- The company invited several applicants to interview for the job
- The hotel invited guests to enjoy the complimentary breakfast buffet
- The university invited the famous author to give a lecture
- The invitation to the wedding was sent out several weeks in advance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
rejected
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