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avanti

avanti

1 9.9
A call to invite someone to come in
  • other
  • /əˈvɑnti/
: avanti
  • When the doorbell rang, she called out, 'Avanti, please come in!'

Examples

  • The host smiled and said, 'Avanti, everyone! The dinner is ready.'

  • During the meeting, he encouraged his team to share their ideas with 'Avanti! Let's hear your thoughts!'

  • His frequent use of the word Avanti get moving, is ample proof of that.

Synonyms

to enter
vsavanti
∞ 1.0

To go into a building, room, or area

is used as a spoken invitation to come in or move forward
prego
vsavanti
1 8.9

Politely offer something or let someone go first

is used specifically to invite someone to come in or move forward

Surface Forms

avanti main

Etymology

Avanti is an Italian word that means 'forward' or 'come in', and English speakers use it as a friendly invitation to enter. Think of the English word advance, which also means to move forward, to help you remember that avanti invites someone to move ahead or step inside.