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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
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
Acknowledging and interrogating that would have invited more nuance into Joshua and Sonny’s relationship, which at a certain point leans into conventional archetypes to keep the story going.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
However, her husband of more than 12 years was noticeably left off the invite.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Verb
Soaring double-height ceilings topped with skylights invite rays into the main living area below.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
Acknowledging and interrogating that would have invited more nuance into Joshua and Sonny’s relationship, which at a certain point leans into conventional archetypes to keep the story going.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
Noun
One person who won’t be there is McAfee, despite a friendly invite from Stiller.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
However, her husband of more than 12 years was noticeably left off the invite.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invite
Verb
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Hostin asked on Friday's show, after co-host Joy Behar prompted her to tell their co-hosts that day, including Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro, what had happened.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
21 June 2025
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This jazzy riff on humanity and the hereafter brings a cartoon New York City to vibrant, diverse life with Pixar's first Black lead character, a band teacher (played by Jamie Foxx) who meets a jaded soul (Tina Fey), and asks big questions about the meaning of life.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has a tough needle to thread, as he’s been wooing Sens. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), who say spending cuts to Medicaid have gone too far.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
20 June 2025
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Fort Lauderdale spends millions wooing developers to invest in Sistrunk.—
David Schutz,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
Noun
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This commercial sends a powerful invitation to consumers to give it another look.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The lack of an invitation to Trooping follows a series of strained moments between father and son — including Harry’s statement that King Charles is not currently speaking to him.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Finally, the city has been seeking more revenue by renegotiating leases on public property and facilities that Gloria said had provided an inadequate return.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
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“Invite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invite. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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