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as in woos
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 invitations
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 invites
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
That invites bad bacteria growth.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Disney On Ice Disney On Ice is a staple event that invites families to watch some of the most popular Disney movies adapted into a world-class ice figure skating, aerial acrobatic story-telling adventure.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) invites you to advance your career in national security with our online Master of Science in National Security Intelligence Analysis.
—Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Schwarzenegger’s talk at Chapman was part of the Argyros Distinguished Lecture series, a program that invites business leaders to share career insights with students.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Hopefully, no one invites her to a big dinner with a bunch of people who don’t like her already.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Kelly always warmly invites them to stay for dinner after film or their workout.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The direction, authentic and rigorous in every aspect, invites us into a private world that dialogues with the past, present, and future, creating a non-time constructed with great mastery and sensitivity.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Sofía Viera, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Meyers, who graciously agreed to an Evite for the blessed event, then suggested Swift send the invites in a picture frame, since people will probably frame it up anyway.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2025
Trump said at the time that both leaders had accepted the invites, but no meetings materialized.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
Your notifications are buzzing with festive invites, while others find romance through mutual connections.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
Launched that same year by Bill and Melinda French Gates and Warren Buffett, the Giving Pledge invites the world’s wealthiest individuals and families to publicly commit to giving away at least 50% of their wealth to philanthropy, either during their lifetime or in their will.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
That invites bad bacteria growth.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Disney On Ice Disney On Ice is a staple event that invites families to watch some of the most popular Disney movies adapted into a world-class ice figure skating, aerial acrobatic story-telling adventure.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) invites you to advance your career in national security with our online Master of Science in National Security Intelligence Analysis.
—Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Schwarzenegger’s talk at Chapman was part of the Argyros Distinguished Lecture series, a program that invites business leaders to share career insights with students.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Hopefully, no one invites her to a big dinner with a bunch of people who don’t like her already.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Kelly always warmly invites them to stay for dinner after film or their workout.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The direction, authentic and rigorous in every aspect, invites us into a private world that dialogues with the past, present, and future, creating a non-time constructed with great mastery and sensitivity.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
Last year, my email inbox was flooded with invites to HHM events, details on brand new collections devoted to the month, and press releases highlighting Latine beauty brand founders.
—Sofía Viera, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Meyers, who graciously agreed to an Evite for the blessed event, then suggested Swift send the invites in a picture frame, since people will probably frame it up anyway.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2025
Trump said at the time that both leaders had accepted the invites, but no meetings materialized.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
Your notifications are buzzing with festive invites, while others find romance through mutual connections.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invites
Verb
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In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association in Tate's name.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Geralt asks again, refocusing his concern on the well-being of his friend.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In a post on the AITA subreddit, the original poster (OP) explained that her mother-in-law organized her baby shower and asked her to make the invitations.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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But the Packers and the Steelers quickly reached out with invitations to join their respective offseason programs.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Idaho Statesman seeks more information about ICE actions and law enforcement's response.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Oct. 2025
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The play centers on a lonely high schooler named Delilah who seeks comfort in her favorite book, but the lines between fantasy and reality blur when the characters start speaking to her.—
Hallie Jackson,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Invites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invites. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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