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inviting

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verb

present participle of invite
1
as in asking
to request the presence or participation of she's invited only select friends to visit her new house

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2
as in wooing
to act so as to make (something) more likely you're just inviting ridicule by making such outrageous claims

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Distinctive monthly happy hour events showcase the company's commitment to exceeding traditional financial guidance by offering an inviting and interactive environment for clients. Tyler Shepherd, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2024 The independent structure could be more inviting to lead customers like these that are wary of Intel competing with their designs. Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 Few trends are warmer and more inviting than the curved furniture trend. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2024 But research suggests that the setting in which a person takes a psychedelic trip can influence their experience, so therapy rooms also need to be comfortable and inviting—words not typically associated with U.S. hospitals, where a quiet, empty treatment room of any sort can be rare. Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inviting 

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“Inviting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inviting. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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