to ask; to request; to bid; to summon; to ask to do some act, or go to some place; esp., to ask to an entertainment or visit; to request the company of; as, to invite to dinner, or a wedding, or an excursion.-to allure; to draw to; to tempt to come; to induce by pleasure or hope; to attract.-to give occasion for; as, to invite criticism.-to give invitation.