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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
Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2025
The family is inviting all military veterans and anyone else who would like to attend.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 16 Aug. 2025
Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 28 July 2025
In a world of endless invites and events, take a moment to ask yourself this simple question before responding.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
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Verb
The thought of preparing for separation feels like inviting it.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2025
The family is inviting all military veterans and anyone else who would like to attend.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
The three Republican contenders have accepted the invite, while Stevenson declined.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 28 July 2025
In a world of endless invites and events, take a moment to ask yourself this simple question before responding.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invite
Verb
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Unexpectedly, Bex asks Lizzie to exclusively interview her about her ranch and influencing career.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Related, ask any already empathetic Nashville singer-songwriter about the value of consistently showing up in writing rooms.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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More recently, Fox has sought public records that related to the process by which Smartmatic was awarded its Los Angeles County contract in 2020, including efforts to woo Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder Dean Logan.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 Aug. 2025
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The feature includes a memorable whirling montage of Stamp, who was naturally left-handed, showing off his swordsmanship to woo Christie on a hillside.—
Rhett Bartlett,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Gifts are expressions of love and affection, not debts owed for invitations.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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The first-place winner of each competition earns a cash prize equivalent to about thirteen thousand five hundred dollars, but for many the real reward is the invitation to be published in the magazine.—
Matt Alt,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This has been the central question of the season, and seeking answers has only made the truth seem further away, like an episode of Unsolved Mysteries.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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In October, the agency opened a probe involving 2.5 million Teslas, seeking to determine if the company's technology can adequately perform in low-visibility conditions, like fog and rain.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Invite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invite. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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