inviting
ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ
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Adjective

1.
hospitalitycreating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere
  • The inviting smile made everyone feel at ease.
hospitable welcoming
2.
aestheticsappealing and attractive to the senses
  • The inviting aroma of fresh bread filled the room.
alluring enticing tempting

Noun

invitationRarerequest for someone to join or attend somethingRare
  • She sent an inviting to her birthday party.
field of view perspective viewpoint
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place that feels welcoming and pleasant
The café had an inviting atmosphere with its cozy seating and warm lighting.

Origin of inviting

Latin, invitare (to invite)

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games
inviting others to imagine something unreal together as if it were real
atmosphere
inviting and characteristic of friendliness
employment
public notice inviting people to apply for an open position
ambiance
giving a cozy and inviting feeling
hospitality
friendly and inviting to guests or visitors
service
polite question offering assistance and inviting someone to explain their need
guest appearance
used to politely thank people for inviting one to join
inviting trouble
invite trouble or difficulties by one's actions

Examples of inviting in a sentence

  • Her inviting demeanor attracted many friends.
  • The inviting garden was perfect for a picnic.
  • Her inviting smile made everyone feel welcome.
  • He accepted the inviting to their wedding without hesitation.
  • The inviting to join the committee arrived by email this morning.

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  1. French:accueillant, invitation, ...
  2. German:einladend, Einladung, ...
  3. Italian:accogliente, invito, ...
  4. Spanish:acogedor, invitación, ...
  5. Portuguese:acolhedor, convite, ...
  6. Chinese:吸引人的, 邀请, ...
  7. Japanese:親しみやすい, 招待状, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرَحِّب, دَعْوَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַזְמִין, הַזְמָנָה, ...
  10. Russian:приветливый, приглашение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:привітний, запрошення, ...
  12. Hindi:स्वागतपूर्ण, निमंत्रण, ...
invite
ɪnˈvaɪt

Definition of invite - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
socialrequest someone's presence or participation
  • The company will invite applicants for an interview..
ask request summon
2.
encouragementencourage or provoke a particular action or reaction
  • His remarks invite criticism from the audience..
encourage prompt stimulate
3.
attractionRareattract or tempt someoneRare
  • The beautiful garden invited visitors to explore.
entice lure tempt

Noun

1.
eventsUSwritten or verbal request to attend an eventUS
  • She received an invite to the wedding..
invitation invitee
2.
socialUSinformal invitation to an eventUS
  • I got an invite to the party.
invitation
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  • invite: written or verbal request to attend an event
    written or verbal request to attend an event

Expressions with invite

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ask someone to go somewhere with you
He decided to invite her out for dinner.
ask someone to come to your home for a visit
We will invite over some friends for dinner.
act in a way that causes problems
Ignoring safety rules is a way to invite trouble.
attend an event without being invited by the host
She decided to invite herself to the party.
include oneself in an activity without being asked
She tends to invite yourself to our meetings.
encourage others to evaluate similarities
Her unique style invites comparisons with famous artists.

Origin of invite

Latin, invitare (to invite)

Examples of invite in a sentence

  • She decided to invite her friends over for dinner.
  • The new policy may invite backlash from employees.
  • Such actions invite further investigation.
  • The aroma of fresh bread invited customers into the bakery.
  • The serene beach invited tourists to relax and unwind.
  • I got an invite to their anniversary party.

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  1. French:inviter, invitation, ...
  2. German:einladen, Einladung, ...
  3. Italian:invitare, invito, ...
  4. Spanish:invitar, convite, ...
  5. Portuguese:chamar, convite, ...
  6. Chinese:邀请, 请柬, ...
  7. Japanese:招待する, 招待状, ...
  8. Arabic:دَعَا, دَعْوَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַזְמִין, הַזְמָנָה, ...
  10. Russian:приглашать, приглашение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:запросити, запрошення, ...
  12. Hindi:आमंत्रित करना, निमंत्रण, ...
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