inviting

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"We usually have family dinner in the afternoon. "

"I encouraged him during his race."

"The vocabulary quiz required us to write definitions for ten new words. "

"Any painter can benefit from the presence of a live model from which to draw."

"The vibrant colors of the new school uniforms were attractive to the students. "

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

"Every person who passes by is a potential customer."

"an invitation to a party, to a dinner, or to visit a friend"

"The children's participation in the school play was enthusiastic. "

"The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue."

"He was dressed too formally for the occasion."