Longman Dictionary about "invite"

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0 I asked why Longman Dictionary didn't recommend to say "I'd like to invite you…" or "I want to invite you…". Here's that page from Longman Dictionary. 0-

Feebs11 · Accepted Answer

0 Ask the authors.0-

Peaceblinkfriend · Answer

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00I think one of the reasons why the authors of the dictionary doesn't recommend you to say those might be because they may sound rather like a demand or 'a must' . The invitation would sound more polite or 'open' if you use the phrases, 'Do you want to....?', 'Would you like to...?' etc. So you are actually01i00 02i01b00asking02b01i00 02i00them if they would like to come to an event. It might be easier or more comfortable for them to decline your invitation this way. Of course, this is just what I think. As Feebs11 said, you really should ask the authors. Perhaps you could do this by writing a letter or send an email to them. 02br
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Nona the brit · Answer

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00We've already discussed this with you here.040pid371570

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