inviting
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- invitingly adverb
- invitingness noun
Etymology
Origin of inviting
Example Sentences
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Other cops suspected they were internal spies, headhunters, a rumor that started when a beat officer confided to the chief’s office that a bookmaking barber was inviting cops to “get on the take.”
From Los Angeles Times
Councillor Robert Alden, leader of the city's Conservative group, wrote an open letter to her inviting her to stand for the party, if she decides to move back to the city.
From BBC
I texted back a photo of Waimea Bay, the water glassy and inviting.
From Literature
The firm also started sprucing up shops with inviting armchairs, new paint and ceramic mugs - all part of a $150,000-per-store "uplift" that is expected to take four years to complete.
From BBC
Event notes: The Compton Art and History Museum is inviting the community to “The Proud Origins Walk,” a 5K walk that celebrates culture and migration.
From Los Angeles Times
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