invited

Meanings

• Verb

  Extend a formal or social invitation to (someone), often implying an expectation of acceptance.

• Verb

  Give permission or make a request for someone to attend an event or join a group.

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

ask out , ask for , encourage , provoke , ask , beseech , entreat , request

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with invited
devoted , commoted , abated

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Variants

List of all variants of invited that leads to same result
invite , invited , inviter , inviters , invites , inviting

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Etymology

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The word 'invited' comes from the Latin word 'invitare', which means 'to call or summon'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the word 'invite' in English was in the 14th century?

2. The largest dinner party in history was held in India in 1951, where over 3,000 guests were 'invited' to attend.

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Related Concepts

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1. RSVP: The French phrase 'répondez s'il vous plaît' (RSVP) is often used on invitations to request a response from the guests indicating whether they will attend or not.

2. Formal Invitation: A formal invitation is a written or electronic message that extends an invitation to attend a social or professional event.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'invited' is often used to convey the idea of exclusivity and social status. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway is 'invited' to several extravagant parties at Gatsby's mansion, which serve to highlight his outsider status.

How to Memorize "invited"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person holding out an envelope with an invitation inside, addressed to you.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'invited' with the feeling of excitement and anticipation you get when you receive an invitation to a special event.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'In Volumes, Valuable Opportunities Nurture Excellence' to remember the meaning of 'invited'.

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