invite

ask someone in a friendly way to do something

have as a guest

“I invited them to a restaurant”

give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting

increase the likelihood of

“invite criticism”

request the participation or presence of

“The organizers invite submissions of papers for the conference”

ask to enter

“We invited the neighbors in for a cup of coffee”

express willingness to have in one's home or environs

invite someone to one's house

“Can I invite you for dinner on Sunday night?”

a colloquial expression for invitation

“he didn't get no invite to the party”