What does "invite" mean?

1. (to ask someone to an event) to ask someone to come to a party, a meal, or another social event. 2. (to request formally) to ask for something in a formal way, like asking for questions or applications. 3. (to encourage a result) to act in a way that makes a particular result likely to happen, often a bad one.

Is it correct to say "I invited to him to my party."?

No — say "I invited him to my party.". The verb 'invite' is transitive; do not put 'to' between the verb and the person you are inviting.

invite

US //ˌɪnˈvaɪt// in·vite

1 to ask someone to an event (v.)
A2 Elementary

to ask someone to come to a party, a meal, or another social event.

to request the presence or participation of someone in a social or professional capacity.

Example

We should invite the new neighbours over for coffee this weekend.

Example

The couple decided to invite only their closest relatives to the wedding ceremony to keep the atmosphere intimate and manageable.
- exclude
- reject
Pitfall

I invited to him to my party.

I invited him to my party.

The verb 'invite' is transitive; do not put 'to' between the verb and the person you are inviting.
2 to request formally (v.)
B1 Intermediate Formal

to ask for something in a formal way, like asking for questions or applications.

to solicit or request something formally, such as opinions, applications, or feedback.

Example

The manager invited questions from the staff at the end of the meeting.

Example

The university is currently inviting applications for the new research fellowship in environmental science.

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3 to encourage a result (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

to act in a way that makes a particular result likely to happen, often a bad one.

to behave in a manner that tends to cause or encourage a particular reaction or consequence.

Example

Leaving your car unlocked just invites trouble.

Example

The government's refusal to negotiate may invite further criticism from international human rights organisations.
- prevent
- deter

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

From the verb invite.