To invite someone (to an event, outing, etc.); to ask someone to join or come along.
今度の週末、友達を飲みに誘う予定だ。
I'm planning to invite friends out for drinks this weekend.
会議に専門家を講演者として誘った。
We invited an expert to the meeting as a speaker.
彼は彼女を映画に誘ったが、断られた。
He invited her to a movie, but she turned him down.
To tempt, lure, or entice someone (including seduction); to induce someone to take a (often undesirable) action.
悪徳商法に誘う広告に注意してください。
Be careful of ads that try to lure you into fraudulent schemes.
危険な仕事に誘われたが、断った。
I was lured into a dangerous job, but I refused.
彼は彼女をデートに誘い、親しくなろうとした。
He asked her out on a date in an attempt to get closer to her.
To induce or provoke a reaction such as tears, laughter, or sleepiness; to bring about an emotional or physical response.
その映画は観客の涙を誘った。
The film brought tears to the audience.
彼の冗談は笑いを誘った。
His joke provoked laughter.
この香りは眠気を誘うので運転前には注意してほしい。
This scent induces drowsiness, so be careful before driving.