Where does “inviting” come from?
Inviting derives from the present participle of English invite, from Middle French inviter, from Latin invito, meaning to entice or encourage.
inviting (English): Alluring; tempting; attractive; present...
Definitions
- Alluring; tempting; attractive; present...
Ancestry of “inviting”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | invite | To ask for the presence or participation of... |
| 2 | Middle French | inviter | to invite |
| 3 | Latin | invito | I invite; I challenge |
Words derived from “inviting”