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as in wooed
to act so as to make (something) more likely
you're just inviting ridicule by making such outrageous claims
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Recent Examples of invited
The Hobart women were invited to New York City to take part in an alternative event to the 2026 Met Gala, both happening May 4.
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Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Josh Kreutz, son of longtime Bears center and six-time pro bowler Olin Kreutz, is invited to rookie minicamp on a tryout, and wore the same #57 his dad wore.
—Jori Parys, CBS News, 9 May 2026
In addition, the Patriots invited 17 tryout players to the session.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The Yankees invited the New York native to throw out the first pitch.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
This week, ahead of the band’s shows at Mexico City’s GNP Serguros Stadium on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sheinbaum invited its seven members to the National Palace — an honor typically reserved for visiting diplomats.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Following free agency and the draft, Green remained unsigned, so the Panthers invited him to compete during rookie minicamp.
—Mike Kaye
may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Approximately 10,000 guests are invited to each garden party, the website states.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Gronowski, who was the MVP of the FCS championship game in both 2023 and 2024 for South Dakota State, was not invited to the NFL Combine but was MVP of the East-West Shrine Bowl.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Josh Kreutz, son of longtime Bears center and six-time pro bowler Olin Kreutz, is invited to rookie minicamp on a tryout, and wore the same #57 his dad wore.
—Jori Parys, CBS News, 9 May 2026
In addition, the Patriots invited 17 tryout players to the session.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The Yankees invited the New York native to throw out the first pitch.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
This week, ahead of the band’s shows at Mexico City’s GNP Serguros Stadium on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sheinbaum invited its seven members to the National Palace — an honor typically reserved for visiting diplomats.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Following free agency and the draft, Green remained unsigned, so the Panthers invited him to compete during rookie minicamp.
—Mike Kaye
may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Approximately 10,000 guests are invited to each garden party, the website states.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Gronowski, who was the MVP of the FCS championship game in both 2023 and 2024 for South Dakota State, was not invited to the NFL Combine but was MVP of the East-West Shrine Bowl.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invited
Verb
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Andrew moved to Sandringham earlier this year after he was asked to vacate his home at the Royal Lodge in Windsor.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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When asked why that’s been the case, Lakers players offered similar answers in the locker room.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Acquiring sports teams and land For much of his life a partying roustabout who wooed beautiful women, the lean, mustachioed sportsman married three times.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Acquiring sports teams and land For much of his life a partying roustabout who wooed beautiful women with a roguish charm, the lean, mustachioed sportsman married three times.—
David Bauder,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Max Allegri sought refuge in the dug-out at the Mapei Stadium.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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In January, the DOJ sought to join a lawsuit accusing the UCLA Medical School of engaging in racial discrimination in its admissions process.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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“Invited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invited. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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