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Definition of inviting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
hospitalitycreating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere
- The inviting smile made everyone feel at ease.
2.
aestheticsappealing and attractive to the senses
- The inviting aroma of fresh bread filled the room.
Noun
invitationRare request for someone to join or attend somethingRare
- She sent an inviting to her birthday party.
Expressions with inviting
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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)
Terms with inviting included in their meaning
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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
attraction
very pleasantly inviting or appealing
invitation
card inviting someone to a wedding
academic
announcement inviting submissions for a conference or journal
feelings
not attractive or inviting to people
action
the act of questioning or inviting someone to compete
attraction
describing lips that are soft and inviting for contact
gesture
inviting or signaling to come closer
communication
used before stating something believed true inviting correction
invitation
inviting someone to speak or present their ideas
business
public announcement inviting bids from any interested suppliers
finance
proposal inviting public investors to buy securities under financial regulations
business
formal document inviting business proposals
business
public announcement inviting companies to submit bids for a contract
business
formal process for inviting and comparing offers to win a contract
romantic look
amorous or inviting glances
social
evening for inviting guests to a club event
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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- French:accueillant, invitation, ...
- German:einladend, Einladung, ...
- Italian:accogliente, invito, ...
- Spanish:acogedor, invitación, ...
- Portuguese:acolhedor, convite, ...
- Chinese:吸引人的, 邀请, ...
- Japanese:親しみやすい, 招待状, ...
- Arabic:مُرَحِّب, دَعْوَة, ...
- Hebrew:מַזְמִין, הַזְמָנָה, ...
- Russian:приветливый, приглашение, ...
- Ukrainian:привітний, запрошення, ...
- Hindi:स्वागतपूर्ण, निमंत्रण, ...
Definition of invite - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
socialrequest someone's presence or participation
- The company will invite applicants for an interview..
2.
encouragementencourage or provoke a particular action or reaction
- His remarks invite criticism from the audience..
3.
attractionRare attract or tempt someoneRare
- The beautiful garden invited visitors to explore.
Noun
1.
eventsUS written or verbal request to attend an eventUS
- She received an invite to the wedding..
2.
- I got an invite to the party.
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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.
cause people to compare with something else
Her singing style invites comparison with famous pop stars.
attract attention for detailed analysis
The new policy may invite scrutiny from experts.
cause people to compare negatively
His performance will invite unfavorable comparisons with the previous manager.
digital invitation sent electronically
I received an e-invite to the wedding.
digital event request sent through an online calendar to schedule a time
Please send a calendar invite for the project update meeting.
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.
The invite to the gala arrived yesterday. He sent me an invite for dinner. The invite to the wedding was elegant.
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- French:inviter, invitation, ...
- German:einladen, Einladung, ...
- Italian:invitare, invito, ...
- Spanish:invitar, convite, ...
- Portuguese:chamar, convite, ...
- Chinese:邀请, 请柬, ...
- Japanese:招待する, 招待状, ...
- Arabic:دَعَا, دَعْوَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַזְמִין, הַזְמָנָה, ...
- Russian:приглашать, приглашение, ...
- Ukrainian:запросити, запрошення, ...
- Hindi:आमंत्रित करना, निमंत्रण, ...
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