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?
Related Idioms & Phrases
invite someone over - convidar alguém para vir a casa
invite trouble - procurar problemas
open invitation - convite aberto
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