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invites

/ษชnหˆvaษชts/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.verb

Third-person singular present tense of invite; to make a polite, formal, or friendly request for someone to go somewhere or to do something.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œShe always invites her neighbors to her annual summer barbecue.โ€
  • โ€œThe company invites potential investors to a special presentation next week.โ€
2.verb

To tend to bring about or provoke a particular reaction or consequence, often an undesirable one.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œLeaving the front door unlocked invites trouble.โ€
  • โ€œHis controversial comments invite intense criticism from the public.โ€
3.noun

Informal plural form of invitation; written or verbal requests to attend an event.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œShe sent out the party invites via email yesterday.โ€
  • โ€œWe received several wedding invites for the upcoming summer.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'invite', originating from the Latin 'invitare' (to ask, summon, or entertain), influenced by Old French 'inviter'. The plural noun form developed from the common truncation of the word 'invitation'.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of 'invites' as 'in-vites'โ€”bringing people *in* via *vites* (short for invitations) to a gathering.

Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œinvitesโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œinvitesโ€ in English?

In English, invites (verb) is defined as: โ€œThird-person singular present tense of invite; to make a polite, formal, or friendly request for someone to go somewhere or to do something.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œinvitesโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œShe always invites her neighbors to her annual summer barbecue.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œinvitesโ€?

Common synonyms include:requests,summons,welcomes,bids,encourages

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œinvitesโ€?

Derived from the verb 'invite', originating from the Latin 'invitare' (to ask, summon, or entertain), influenced by Old French 'inviter'. The plural noun form developed from the common truncation of the word 'invitation'.