Definitions and Examples of invite, welcome
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To request someone's presence or participation in an event or activity.
Example
I would like to invite you to my birthday party next week.
To greet someone with pleasure or hospitality; to accept or receive something willingly.
Example
We welcome all new members to our club with open arms.
Key Differences: invite vs welcome
- 1Invite is a term that describes the act of requesting someone's presence or participation in an event or activity.
- 2Welcome is a term that describes the act of greeting someone with pleasure or hospitality, or accepting or receiving something willingly.
Effective Usage of invite, welcome
- 1Social Events: Use invite to request someone's presence or participation in a social event.
- 2Hospitality: Use welcome to greet someone with pleasure or hospitality, or to accept or receive something willingly.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Invite conveys the act of requesting someone's presence or participation, while welcome conveys the act of greeting someone with pleasure or hospitality, or accepting or receiving something willingly. Use these words in social events to request someone's presence or participation, or to greet someone with pleasure or hospitality.