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invite

[/ɪnˈvaɪt/ (verb), /ˈɪnvaɪt/ (noun)]
verb/nounpl: invites (noun)
convidar (verb); convite (noun)
1. to request the presence or participation of someone
I invited her to the party.
Convidei-a para a festa.
2. to request politely or formally
The president invited questions from the audience.
O presidente convidou perguntas da plateia.
3. to attract or encourage something
That behavior invites criticism.
Esse comportamento convida crítica.
4. a written or verbal request to attend an event (noun)
Did you receive an invite to the wedding?
Você recebeu um convite para o casamento?
Synonyms
summonrequestaskbid
Antonyms
excludebanforbid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
convidar
standard and most commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
convidar
same as standard Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
convidar
same as standard Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
convidar/convite
identical to Brazilian Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

invite someone over - convidar alguém para vir a casa
invite trouble - procurar problemas
open invitation - convite aberto
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