inviting Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb increase the likelihood of
   ask for; invite.
   
   • ask for trouble
   • invite criticism
2. verb invite someone to one's house
   ask over; invite; ask round.
   
   • Can I invite you for dinner on Sunday night?
3. verb give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
   invite; tempt.
   
   • the window displays tempted the shoppers
4. verb ask someone in a friendly way to do something
   bid; invite.
   
5. verb have as a guest
   invite; pay for.
   
   • I invited them to a restaurant
6. verb ask to enter
   ask in; invite.
   
   • We invited the neighbors in for a cup of coffee
7. verb request the participation or presence of
   call for; invite.
   
   • The organizers invite submissions of papers for the conference
8. verb express willingness to have in one's home or environs
   receive; invite; take in.
   
   • The community warmly received the refugees
9. adjective attractive and tempting
   
   • an inviting offer

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