Being a witch is not something that invites confidence, because too many people misunderstand what it means if you say that you are one.

It was a manner that invited confidence.

"Especially in view of the many important matters that invite confidence in your magnificent office."

The velvet night and the shadow of that sun-dried vessel - it had a still, sad magic that invited confidence.

Near enough to invite confidence, to suggest support rather than intimidation.

My warm but dignified de- meanor invited confidence.

As he has since recognized, however, sunniness by itself does not invite confidence in a President, at least this President.

When he did, it was in a hushed voice that invited confidence.

Only their expression was constant, and they seemed to invite confidence.

"Tell me frankly," the old gentleman leaned forward and gave him a look that invited confidence, "why you felt it necessary to run away."