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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
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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
Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
Mumford & Sons invite the camera onto the train for one of the most purely pleasurable concert docs in years.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
The invite-only, no-phones gig found the musician performing music from last year’s double-album releases, Swag and Swag II.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Back in 2005, on the heels of her second record Under My Skin, Lavigne got invited to duet the track with Morissette at a concert at Los Angeles’ House of Blues.
—Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
Mumford & Sons invite the camera onto the train for one of the most purely pleasurable concert docs in years.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
All have accepted the invite to participate.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
The invite-only, no-phones gig found the musician performing music from last year’s double-album releases, Swag and Swag II.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invite
Verb
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Angelita Soriano, a spokesperson for the No Data Center group, asked Huddlestun to provide residents with an independent health impact study of the future site of the Amazon data center planned at 61st Avenue and Colorado Street.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Do your children ask to come with you on these races?—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the United States and elsewhere, meanwhile, investors are being wooed by artificial intelligence, drawing attention and dollars away from biotech.—
Allison DeAngelis,
STAT,
9 Apr. 2026
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In response to the lull in demand, homebuilders are trying to woo buyers with cost-cutting incentives, such as amenity upgrades, reduced rates, contributions to closing costs and appliances as part of the package.—
Lily O'Neill,
San Antonio Express-News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Customers like Fux get close with the brand via invitations to dine with executives at HQ in Goodwood, England, or in stylish private studios stocked with aged whiskey like the one in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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This public artwork and its function — as in, this party and the space’s purpose — feels like a mirror, a temple to self, a shrine to funk, a dedication and invitation to experience what is still so divine and aspirational about the present moment.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As was the case with the white-and-green dress for her Pakistan tour, Elizabeth, in her fashion choices, sought not only to avoid giving offense but to offer symbolic ingratiation, and among the most fascinating garments on display are those representing diplomatic dressing.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The offering from New Zealand's national carrier is the latest from airlines seeking to sell seat upgrades and other add-ons to economy travelers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Invite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invite. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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