The difference between Ask for and Invite

When used as verbs, ask for means to request, whereas invite means to ask for the presence or participation of someone or something.

Invite is also noun with the meaning: an invitation.

check bellow for the other definitions of Ask for and Invite

Ask for as a verb:

To request.

Examples:

"I asked for a glass of water."
Ask for as a verb:

To increase the likelihood of something by persisting in some action; to invite.

Examples:

"If you keep on speeding, you are asking for trouble."

Invite as a verb (transitive):

To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something.

Examples:

"We invited our friends round for dinner."
Invite as a verb (transitive):

To request formally.

Examples:

"I invite you all to be seated."
Invite as a verb (transitive):

To encourage.

Examples:

"I always invite criticism of my definitions."

"Wearing that skimpy dress, you are bound to invite attention."
Invite as a verb (transitive):

To allure; to draw to; to tempt to come; to induce by pleasure or hope; to attract.