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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
Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
That’s because Harry believes in things that last — as such, the coat invites us to imagine that he’s owned and cared for it for some time.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Jeannette Caruth learned Spanish solely through conversation and invites you to become more familiar with the language.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The program invites financiers to finance eight independent movies.
—Jason Parham, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The initiative invites authors to take an active stake in the screen adaptation of their work.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Rocky, out of the kindness of his heart, invites the kitty to stay at the Lookout overnight.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 27 Jan. 2026
Last November, the rapper/singer released her sophomore album, Do Not Disturb, a 16-track introspective journey that invites listeners to disconnect from the noise and reconnect with their inner peace — but also to dance.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2026
Absent reasonable testing thresholds, Sams contends, the sport invites needless controversy and imposes unnecessary hardship on its participants.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
The agenda is unclear, but the invites sent corporate staffers scrambling to rework schedules that have been months in the making.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The Kanneh-Mason parents 60 Minutes The invites and accolades continued from there.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Other senior quarterbacks who have already accepted invites include Arkansas’ Taylen Green and Baylor’s Sawyer Robertson.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
In the meantime, the invites suggest SpaceX is both trying to squeeze more revenue from its existing user base and possibly clear out existing product inventory.
—PC Magazine, 12 Nov. 2025
Hayes advises hosts to clearly state the start and end times on invites, providing a framework for everyone.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
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
Verb
An Expert Podcast - Hua invites experts onto his podcast to have longer-form conversations on key EQ topics like EQ and AI, psychological safety, emotion regulation, and how EQ can help drive sales.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
That’s because Harry believes in things that last — as such, the coat invites us to imagine that he’s owned and cared for it for some time.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Jeannette Caruth learned Spanish solely through conversation and invites you to become more familiar with the language.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The program invites financiers to finance eight independent movies.
—Jason Parham, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The initiative invites authors to take an active stake in the screen adaptation of their work.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Rocky, out of the kindness of his heart, invites the kitty to stay at the Lookout overnight.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 27 Jan. 2026
Last November, the rapper/singer released her sophomore album, Do Not Disturb, a 16-track introspective journey that invites listeners to disconnect from the noise and reconnect with their inner peace — but also to dance.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2026
Absent reasonable testing thresholds, Sams contends, the sport invites needless controversy and imposes unnecessary hardship on its participants.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
While the invites can give the basics of events, the website will get into the nitty-gritty of all your details.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
The agenda is unclear, but the invites sent corporate staffers scrambling to rework schedules that have been months in the making.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The Kanneh-Mason parents 60 Minutes The invites and accolades continued from there.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Other senior quarterbacks who have already accepted invites include Arkansas’ Taylen Green and Baylor’s Sawyer Robertson.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
In the meantime, the invites suggest SpaceX is both trying to squeeze more revenue from its existing user base and possibly clear out existing product inventory.
—PC Magazine, 12 Nov. 2025
Hayes advises hosts to clearly state the start and end times on invites, providing a framework for everyone.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invites
Verb
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Charli asks; this bit gets a laugh).—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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Marc Anthony asks the most beautifulest [sic] woman in the room to come to the stage.—
Denise Warner,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 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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Soon Amber began receiving invitations to join leadership meetings alongside her director.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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But some items that use the form of invitations are actually ticket sales slips, and may be ignored by those not planning to buy.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The evidence Parente now seeks to make public is covered by a protective order that prohibits him from disclosing the materials or using them in connection with any other matter without further order of the court.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In moments of loss, Jewish tradition seeks to wrap families in care, reminding us that even in goodbye, there can be meaning, holiness, and peace.—
Rabbi Moishe Kievman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Invites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invites. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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