The difference between Ask out and Invite
When used as verbs, ask out means to invite somebody, especially on a date, 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 out and Invite
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Ask out as a verb (idiomatic, transitive):
To invite somebody, especially on a date.
Examples:
"How do I ask her out?"
"How do I get a shy man to ask me out?"
"Kevin wants to ask Esther out on a date."
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Invite as a verb (transitive):
To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something.
Examples:
"We invited our friends round for dinner."
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Invite as a verb (transitive):
To request formally.
Examples:
"I invite you all to be seated."
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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."
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Invite as a verb (transitive):
To allure; to draw to; to tempt to come; to induce by pleasure or hope; to attract.
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Invite as a noun (informal):
An invitation.