invite

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Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a colloquial expression for invitation
  2. verb increase the likelihood of
  3. verb invite someone to one's house

Etymology

From Middle French inviter, from Latin invītō. Displaced native Old English laþian.

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