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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
Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Expressed through a bold, imaginative aesthetic, the film invites adult audiences to connect with themes of abandonment, control and self-discovery.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 May 2026
Fukada — always measured and never insistent — invites us to observe Yuri and Yoriko observing each other, even though Yoriko seems to do the lion’s share of the looking.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
The event invites the public to create their own kites with free materials provided.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Set against a backdrop of rolling hills, bucolic farms, and a winding river that seems to slow time, the region invites you to breathe a little deeper.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
The arched surface invites the heat to spread evenly and mount in intensity, and as the fat runs down, the edges of the meat sizzle and crisp.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Something about a summer ceremony invites fun into a potentially formal dress code—your attire should be polished, yes, but can lean playful and bright.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 10 May 2026
Agnes invites her over after school.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The list also includes executives from Qualcomm, Blackstone, Citigroup, and Visa, and is likely to grow in the coming days as CEOs jockey for invites.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
With spring in full bloom, your calendar may start to fill up with invites to parties and church socials, sporting events, and even vacation time away.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Reporting from Colorado News 9 in 2025 uncovered that Flock Safety had operated a pilot program that allowed federal agencies, such as Customs and Border Protection, to send invites to local law enforcement agencies.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
On today’s show, why did so many academics say yes to Epstein’s invites and money?
—Darian Woods, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
The nurturing Moon in your 11th House of Charity uplifts rebellious Uranus, potentially sparking surprising invites or plan shifts.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
Thirteen individuals emerged with invites to Sunday’s Under Armour camp, six of which are from the Orlando area.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Two days later, Democrats got their invites.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Chalk it up to equal parts nostalgia that invites escapism and the recent success of Camille Miceli, who took over as the brand’s artistic director in 2021.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Expressed through a bold, imaginative aesthetic, the film invites adult audiences to connect with themes of abandonment, control and self-discovery.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 May 2026
Fukada — always measured and never insistent — invites us to observe Yuri and Yoriko observing each other, even though Yoriko seems to do the lion’s share of the looking.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
The event invites the public to create their own kites with free materials provided.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Set against a backdrop of rolling hills, bucolic farms, and a winding river that seems to slow time, the region invites you to breathe a little deeper.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
The arched surface invites the heat to spread evenly and mount in intensity, and as the fat runs down, the edges of the meat sizzle and crisp.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Something about a summer ceremony invites fun into a potentially formal dress code—your attire should be polished, yes, but can lean playful and bright.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 10 May 2026
Agnes invites her over after school.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Noun
There might also be a Champions League debut secured, as well as fresh invites sent out to join the other two European competitions, all by the time the full-time whistles blow on the final round of fixtures on Sunday, May 24.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The list also includes executives from Qualcomm, Blackstone, Citigroup, and Visa, and is likely to grow in the coming days as CEOs jockey for invites.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
With spring in full bloom, your calendar may start to fill up with invites to parties and church socials, sporting events, and even vacation time away.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Reporting from Colorado News 9 in 2025 uncovered that Flock Safety had operated a pilot program that allowed federal agencies, such as Customs and Border Protection, to send invites to local law enforcement agencies.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
On today’s show, why did so many academics say yes to Epstein’s invites and money?
—Darian Woods, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
The nurturing Moon in your 11th House of Charity uplifts rebellious Uranus, potentially sparking surprising invites or plan shifts.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
Thirteen individuals emerged with invites to Sunday’s Under Armour camp, six of which are from the Orlando area.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Two days later, Democrats got their invites.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invites
Verb
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The spa, which feels refreshingly apart from the bustling Wisconsin Dells thanks to acres of surrounding pines, asks guests to leave the kids at home and electronics in the guest rooms.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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The school asks a lot of its students.—
Steve Kastenbaum,
NPR,
9 May 2026
Verb
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As the President insults allies, woos dictators, and spurns long-standing commitments, Rubio has to convince his counterparts that America will not entirely abandon its friends.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As the truly destitute are not likely to receive such invitations, this petty thievery is simply an abuse of hospitality and an insult to those who have offered it.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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By evening, the Aries Moon energizes friendships and future plans, making invitations, introductions, or group momentum especially fruitful.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Moreover, this multi-institutional collaboration between UCHealth, CU Anschutz, Caltech, and USC seeks to restore autonomy to individuals battling spinal cord injuries, ALS, and other motor-nerve diseases.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Tensions around this trade are deepening – playing out against a backdrop in which Beijing seeks stability in its relationship with the US, but also holds close economic and diplomatic ties with Iran.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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“Invites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invites. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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