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ask for vs invite

invite vs ask for

ask for is not a noun while invite is a noun.

ask for and invite both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ask for No No Yes No
invite Yes No Yes No
As verbs, invite is a hyponym of ask for; that is, invite is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ask for:
  • ask for: express the need or desire for
  • invite: request the participation or presence of
Other hyponyms of ask for include order, ask, encore, petition, demand, appeal, invoke, supplicate, apply, beg, solicit, tap, reserve, challenge, beg off, excuse, demand, claim, call for, ask in, desire, beg, arrogate, claim, lay claim, ask over, ask round, call, ask, ask out, invite out, take out, book, hold, reserve.
As verbs, ask for and invite are synonyms defined as:
  • ask for and invite: increase the likelihood of
ask for (noun) invite (noun)
a colloquial expression for invitation
ask for (verb) invite (verb)
express the need or desire for ask someone in a friendly way to do something
increase the likelihood of request the participation or presence of
ask to enter
express willingness to have in one's home or environs
give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
increase the likelihood of
invite someone to one's house
have as a guest
Difference between ask for and invite

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