誘う

Meaning

1. v5uvt
   to invite; to ask (someone to do); to call (for); to take (someone) along
2. v5uvt
   to tempt; to lure; to entice; to seduce
3. v5uvt
   to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy); to provoke

Example sentences

• 彼女は哀れを誘う有様だった。

  She was in a piteous state.

• 先週あたりも誘ってくれていたが、夜が遅いので、泣く泣く断った。

  I was invited last week as well, but it was late so I regretfully turned them down.

• 彼を誘わなくちゃだめよ。

  You should definitely ask him out.