邀
invite; request; intercept
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to invite; to ask to come
Used for formal or informal invitations of people to events, gatherings, etc.
We are inviting guests to our home for dinner tonight.
The meeting specially invites representatives to attend the opening ceremony.
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She accepted the invitation to attend yesterday's charity gala.
My friend invited me to go hiking together on the weekend.
He was invited to participate in the academic forum next month.
verb
to request; to seek approval
literaryLiterary and formal usage, often seen in written documents or official contexts
This report needs to be approved before it can be released.
We hope to obtain your approval and will implement the plan as scheduled.
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He submitted petitions multiple times to request approval to return home to visit relatives.
The project has been approved for establishment and will soon be launched.
We will proceed to the next step after obtaining approval.
verb
to intercept; to block and attack
Often used in military or competitive contexts to describe blocking an opponent's path
The army ambushed and intercepted the enemy on the mountain road.
The guerrillas intercepted the enemy convoy transporting supplies.
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They intercepted passing boats at the narrow part of the river.
The police intercepted the suspect who tried to escape.
The cavalry unit launched a quick attack and intercepted the enemy's flank.