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invite vs take in

take in vs invite

invite is a noun but take in is not a noun.

invite and take in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
invite Yes No Yes No
take in No No Yes No
As verbs, invite and take in are synonyms defined as:
  • invite and take in: express willingness to have in one's home or environs
Other synonyms of invite include receive.
invite (noun) take in (noun)
a colloquial expression for invitation
invite (verb) take in (verb)
ask someone in a friendly way to do something make (clothes) smaller
request the participation or presence of take into one's family
ask to enter take up mentally
express willingness to have in one's home or environs fool or hoax
give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting serve oneself to, or consume regularly
increase the likelihood of take up as if with a sponge
invite someone to one's house fold up
have as a guest express willingness to have in one's home or environs
accept
take in, also metaphorically
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
see or watch
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
call for and obtain payment of
visit for entertainment
provide with shelter
suck or take up or in
Difference between invite and take in

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