Invitement
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈvaɪtmənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Invitement is a noun meaning (obsolete) invitation; allurement; temptation.
Meaning
(obsolete) invitation; allurement; temptation.
Example Sentences
These are great invitements unto men to become saints.
I'll seek no other ordinary then, / But be his daily guest without invitement; […]
Nor would I wish any invitement of states or friends, only your reverent presence and witness shall sufficiently grace and confirm us.
[…] had alighted upon this magnificent chamber; and, tired with his tedious explorations, was unable to resist the delicious invitement to repose, which he there saw exhibited; […]
Word Forms
- invitements
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include allectation, seducement, illecebration, ticement, entreatment, inescation.
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