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einladen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • beckon verb To signal someone, usually with the hand or a nod, to come closer.
  • invitation noun A request for someone to attend an event or take part in something.
  • invite verb To ask someone to come to an event or take part in something.
  • treat verb To behave toward someone or something in a particular way.

Senses

einladen is used for these senses in English:

  • beckon (ambitransitive) To seem attractive and inviting.
  • invitation The act of inviting; solicitation; the requesting of a person's company.
  • invite (transitive) To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something.
  • take out To escort someone on a date.
  • treat (transitive) To entertain with food or drink, especially at one's own expense; to show hospitality to; to pay for as celebration or reward. [from 16th c.]

beckon — full definition

  1. verb To signal someone, usually with the hand or a nod, to come closer.
  2. verb To seem inviting or attractive; to draw someone in.

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