invited (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

Definition

Asked or requested to come to a social gathering or event.

Examples

• We were invited to a party last Saturday.

• He was invited to speak at the conference.

• Only a few close friends were invited to the small ceremony.

How to Use invited

invite someone to something (prepositional phrase)

To ask someone to go to an event or place. — "They invited us to their house for dinner."

be invited to (prepositional phrase)

To be asked to attend an event. — "She was invited to join the committee."

Synonyms of invited

Words with a similar meaning to invited:

• asked
• summoned
• requested
• bid

Antonyms of invited

Words with the opposite meaning to invited:

• uninvited

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