invited

adj.

US //ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd// UK //ɪnvˈaɪtɪd// in·vit·ed

1 having an invitation (adj.)
B1 Intermediate

describes a person who has been asked to attend an event.

functioning as a participial adjective to describe individuals who have been formally requested to attend a specific gathering.

Example

Only invited guests were allowed to enter the private gallery showing.

Example

The security team cross-referenced the names of the invited delegates against their official identification before granting access to the summit.
- welcome
- bidden
- uninvited

Word family

Verbinvited
Adjectiveuninvited

Idioms1 entry

01
invited to the cookout
Of an outsider, supportive and understanding of African Americans to such an extent as to be considered an ally.

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