invite
UK/in'vait/US
NGSL 2kA2
Definitions
v.
To ask someone to come somewhere or take part in something; to encourage or increase the likelihood of something.
邀请；招致，引起
n.
An invitation (informal).
邀请（口语）
Root Breakdown
innot, opposite of
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vitother
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esuffix
=invite
Common Collocations
- 1.invite trouble招惹麻烦
- 2.invite friends邀请朋友
Example Sentences
- 1.
She invited her friends over for dinner to celebrate her promotion.
- 2.
Leaving valuables visible in your car invites theft and break-ins.