1To invite someone or ask them to join an event, outing, or activity.
友達を映画に誘った。
I invited a friend to see a movie.
今度の飲み会に彼を誘ってみよう。
Let's invite him to the next drinking party.
彼女は同僚をランチに誘った。
She invited her coworker out to lunch.
2To tempt, lure, or entice someone toward a (often undesirable) action, including seduction.
甘い言葉で人を悪事に誘うのは犯罪だ。
Luring someone into wrongdoing with sweet words is a crime.
見知らぬ人に誘われてもついていってはいけない。
Even if a stranger tries to lure you, you shouldn't go along with them.
その広告は消費者を巧みに誘う内容だった。
The advertisement was cleverly designed to entice consumers.
3To induce or provoke an emotional or physical response such as tears, laughter, or sleepiness.
その話は多くの人の涙を誘った。
The story brought tears to many people's eyes.
温かい部屋は眠気を誘う。
A warm room induces drowsiness.
彼のおどけた仕草が笑いを誘った。
His silly gestures provoked laughter.