The door remained open, inviting us to enter.

Meaning: The door continued to be not closed, which made us feel welcome to go inside.

Choice of Words: Remained means to continue to be in a particular state or place. Open means not closed. Inviting means making someone feel welcome.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Slowly open the door and enter quietly.
• Open the door and enter the room.
• The door creaked open, inviting me inside.
• Close the door behind you when you enter.
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• Door creaked shut, mystery remained.
• The book lay open on the table, inviting me to read its stories.
• Newspaper lay open, inviting exploration of news.
• Rays enter room through window.
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