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as in to woo
to act so as to make (something) more likely
you're just inviting ridicule by making such outrageous claims
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in invitation
a request for the presence or participation of someone at a specified time and place
He finagled an invite to an exclusive Hollywood party.
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Recent Examples of invite
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Owner Annie Villalobos proudly showed off new siding and invited the governor to return.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Managers have to very explicitly explain the terms of each invite to their colleagues, in other words.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Warm and toasty notes of butter pecan make this quick bread inviting and cozy.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Owner Annie Villalobos proudly showed off new siding and invited the governor to return.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
The company will release — first by invite, and then presumably commercially — a tool that will let users prompt these videos into existence and share on their social feeds.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Managers have to very explicitly explain the terms of each invite to their colleagues, in other words.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invite
Verb
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But when officers stand in the road, Dutch Bros customers stop and ask them questions.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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She was asked to write about her devotion to Jesus, and her works were published after her death.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Farley has managed to woo Wall Street more than his two most recent predecessors — both of whom departed the company after double-digit losses in Ford's stock price.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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China launched a new program to woo top scientists and tech experts from around the world, in sharp contrast with a recent US policy that dramatically increased the price of talent visas.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Drawn in by her fortune and allure, Calvin accepts an invitation aboard her superyacht Eternity, only to realize her glamorous world hides sinister secrets.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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But the deal would open the door to invitations to White House events and discussions with officials.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Red Clay Strays aren’t seeking to be spiritual leaders, Coleman told fans during the segment.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Invite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invite. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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