To wheedle or persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.
To carefully manipulate (someone or something) into a particular desired state, situation or position.
To allure; to draw to; to tempt to come; to induce by pleasure or hope; to attract.
To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something.
To encourage.
To request formally.
An invitation.