ask out vs. invite out
Do they differ in degree of formality? Does 'asking out' always imply having a date?

Finally he asked her out.
Finally he invited her out.

Question

ask out vs. invite out
Do they differ in degree of formality? Does 'asking out' always imply having a date?

Finally he asked her out.
Finally he invited her out.

Answer

It does not always imply a date. Invitations are more formal. Finally he asked her out is correct.