invite out
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Definition
Verb: * To ask someone to go with you to a social event or to a place such as a restaurant, typically as a romantic or social gesture. It implies extending an invitation for a date or a similar one-on-one social outing.
Usage
This phrasal verb is transitive and separable. It is used when one person asks another to accompany them on a specific social occasion, often with romantic interest. * The object (the person being asked) can come after the phrasal verb or between its parts. * It is commonly used in informal and conversational contexts.
Examples
- He finally invited her out for dinner.
- I think she's going to invite me out this weekend.
- Has anyone invited you out since you moved to the city?
- She was nervous about inviting him out to the movies.
Advanced Usage
- The phrase often carries an implication of romantic interest, though it can be used for platonic invitations among friends, especially in contexts like "invite someone out for coffee" to chat.
- It is frequently used in the passive voice: "I felt so flattered when I was invited out."
- The question form "Has he asked you out yet?" is a very common way to inquire if a romantic invitation has been extended.
Variants and Related Words
- Ask out: A direct synonym with identical meaning and usage. (e.g., )
- Take out: Can be used similarly but often focuses more on the act of escorting someone to a place. (e.g., )
- Invitation (n.): The spoken or written request to go out.
- Date (n.): The social engagement itself.
Synonyms
- Ask out
- Request the company of
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Ask over/in: To invite someone to your home.
- Go out with: To be in a dating relationship with someone.
Related Idioms
- Pop the question: To propose marriage. (This is a much more serious step following "inviting out.")
- Wine and dine: To entertain someone by taking them out for expensive meals and drinks.
Verb
- make a date
- Has he asked you out yet?