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a colloquial expression for invitation; "he didn''t get no invite to the party" ask someone in a friendly way to do something request the participation or presence of; "The organizers invite submissions of papers for the conference" ask to enter; "We invited the neighbors in for a cup of coffee" increase the likelihood of; "ask for trouble"; "invite criticism" invite someone to one''s house; "Can I invite you for dinner on Sunday night?" have as a guest; "I invited them to a restaurant" give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting; "the window displays tempted the shoppers" express willingness to have in one''s home or environs; "The community warmly received the refugees" |
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