practically invite

Frequency: 4.62.3 per million words

Used to say that something almost seems to be encouraging a particular (usually negative) reaction or outcome.

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Examples (10)

  • His casual attitude to deadlines would practically invite late submissions.
  • Leaving the door unlocked was practically inviting trouble.
  • Such an aggressive tone will practically invite a hostile response.
  • The company's weak security measures practically invited a cyber-attack.
  • Her provocative comments practically invited debate and controversy.
  • The lack of clear instructions practically invites misunderstandings.
  • By offering such a low price, they've practically invited endless haggling.
  • His silence in the face of accusations practically invited further speculation.
  • Wearing such expensive jewelry in a crowded place is practically inviting theft.
  • The government's ambiguous policy practically invites different interpretations.