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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
Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
The village presidents of Carpentersville, East Dundee, Gilberts, Sleepy Hollow and West Dundee have been invited to talk about projects and plans for their towns, according to the chamber’s website.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2025
While there’s always been plenty of rumors of who’s going to the Met Gala, there are some hints of who might have gotten an invite.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 May 2025
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Verb
Back in 2018, I was invited to the Positive Planet Gala.
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Standouts from the event will receive an invite to the NBA Draft Combine.
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Here's why Cassie said Combs threatened to 'blow up' Kid Cudi's car During cross-examination, Ventura Fine was asked about her relationship with rapper Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi.—
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That’s the question writer-director Ari Aster’s somber comedy-Western Eddington, playing in competition here at the Cannes Film Festival, appears to be asking.—
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The critique of Perlmutter’s dismissal arrives as the union is simultaneously working with a coalition of industry groups to woo the White House over policies that could boost domestic entertainment production.—
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In addition to Spain’s strong presence in Cannes’ competition sections this year, the country has numerous high-profile titles looking to woo buyers at the Marché du Film.—
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That program is expected to start on May 19, and public health officials said 26,000 eligible properties would receive a postcard invitation with more information.—
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Steiner's selection is an open invitation to do just that.—
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But two men’s wives, one with a child, are still seeking to be reunited through a family reunification program.—
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Disconnected from typical teenage dreams, Marion seeks escape in a relationship with an older boy.—
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“Invite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invite. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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