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invite

/ɪnˈvaɪt/ /ˈɪnvaɪt/

Meanings
verb
To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something.

Examples :

"We invited our friends round for dinner."
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Related Words

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration encourage

encourage verb

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ /ɪnˈkɝɹɪdʒ/

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

"I encouraged him during his race."

Illustration definitions

definitions noun

/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)nz/

A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).

"The vocabulary quiz required us to write definitions for ten new words. "

Illustration presence

presence noun

/ˈpɹɛzəns/

The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.

"Any painter can benefit from the presence of a live model from which to draw."

Illustration visitors

visitors noun

/ˈvɪzɪtəz/ /ˈvɪzɪtɚz/

Someone who visits someone else; someone staying as a guest.

"We had visitors from my cousin's family staying with us for the weekend. "

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pleasure noun

/ˈplɛʒə/ /ˈplɛʒɚ/

A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

"He remembered with pleasure his home and family."

Illustration invitation

invitation noun

/ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃn̩/

The act of inviting; solicitation; the requesting of a person's company.

"an invitation to a party, to a dinner, or to visit a friend"

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participation noun

/pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ /pərˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

The act of participating, of taking part in something.

"The children's participation in the school play was enthusiastic. "

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criticism noun

/ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/

The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed

"The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue."

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

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formally adverb

/ˈfɔːməli/ /ˈfɔɹməli/

In a formal manner.

"He was dressed too formally for the occasion."

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classmates noun

/ˈklɑːs.meɪts/

A student who is in the same class at school.

"My classmates and I are working on a group project for science. "