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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
Miles Socha, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
One of those friends had even invited Waldorf to stay at a historic eight-room bed and breakfast with the governor during Ouachita’s annual alumni event in two weeks’ time.
—Kavitha Surana, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
The invite does not state whether community representatives will view the footage.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
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Verb
Veteran Chanel executive Marie-Hélène Chenut and Laurent Kleitman, group CEO and director of the Mandarin Oriental hospitality group, were invited to state their case before being voted in as independent directors.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
One of those friends had even invited Waldorf to stay at a historic eight-room bed and breakfast with the governor during Ouachita’s annual alumni event in two weeks’ time.
—Kavitha Surana, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Noun
Prince William is patiently waiting for his invite to Taylor Swift's upcoming wedding with Travis Kelce.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
The invite does not state whether community representatives will view the footage.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invite
Verb
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Researchers asked where knives were kept, how to light matches, what kinks are.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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This source of damage is easily avoided by purchasing manure and hay from a reputable source and asking if the source material was treated with aminopyralid.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Having not spent more than £3million ($4m) on a player on the way to the top division, the £16m transfer from Roma of Enzo Le Fee was confirmed, while majority shareholder Kyril Louis-Dreyfus used his Swiss contacts to start wooing Granit Xhaka.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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With the June 2 primary days away, California’s top three governor hopefuls barnstormed the state Friday, wooing unions, firing attacks and sharpening contrasts in a tight, high-stakes race.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Lawrence’s book is a candid invitation to think differently about risk, bounce back from setbacks, and create experiences that leave an impact.—
Forbes Books Press Release Official,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Our latest invitation is to visit us at our lake house for several days.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit seeks unspecified economic and non-economic damages, in addition to reimbursement for court costs and attorney fees.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The vitamin A derivative boasts myriad benefits for mature skin, plus anyone seeking to preemptively stave off signs of visible aging.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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“Invite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invite. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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