# invited

/ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/ (US) · /ɪnvˈaɪtɪd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/invited
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 2. having an invitation

adjective · CEFR B1

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

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

- Only invited guests were allowed to enter the private gallery showing.
- The security team cross-referenced the names of the invited delegates against their official identification before granting access to the summit.

## Examples

- She invited all her friends to the birthday party.
- The committee invited several experts to speak at the conference next month.
- Although the CEO invited feedback from the entire staff, many employees remained hesitant to share their honest opinions during the open forum.

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