The difference between Encourage and Invite
When used as verbs, encourage means to mentally support, 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 Encourage and Invite
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Encourage as a verb:
To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
Examples:
"I encouraged him during his race."
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Encourage as a verb:
To spur on, strongly recommend.
Examples:
"We encourage the use of bicycles in the town centre."
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Encourage as a verb:
To foster, give help or patronage
Examples:
"The royal family has always encouraged the arts in word and deed"
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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.