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Invitation

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Invitation

a spoken or written request to somebody to do something or to go somewhere

In simple words: A request for someone to join an event or occasion.

Invitation in a sentence

• I received an invitation to the birthday party.
• The invitation included a detailed map to the venue.
• She sent an invitation to all her friends for the wedding.
• He felt the invitation was too formal for a casual gathering.
• An invitation can make people feel special and included.
• The invitation to join the club was very appealing.
• They received an invitation to speak at the conference.

How to use Invitation

Used in both formal and informal settings. Appropriate for social events, parties, or gatherings but may not be suitable for business meetings unless stated as a formal invite.

Grammar pattern

give + invitation + to + person

Memory hint

Think of 'in' and 'vitation' - when you get an invitation, you're in to the party!

Related words

Collocations with Invitation

• kind
• formal
• open
• get
• have
• receive
• list
• card
• at somebody’s invitation
• by invitation
• invitation from
• kind
• formal
• open
• get
• have
• receive
• list
• card
• at somebody’s invitation
• by invitation
• invitation from
• kind
• formal
• open
• get
• have
• receive
• list
• card
• at somebody’s invitation
• by invitation
• invitation from

Synonyms for Invitation

• invite
• summons
• notification
• call

Opposites of Invitation

• refusal
• decline

Common mistakes with Invitation

• Confusing with 'invite' as a noun and verb.
• Using 'inviation' instead of 'invitation'.
• Forgetting to include 'to' when stating who is invited.

Frequently asked questions about Invitation

What does Invitation mean?

A request for someone to join an event or occasion.

What is the definition of Invitation?

a spoken or written request to somebody to do something or to go somewhere

How do you use Invitation in a sentence?

I received an invitation to the birthday party.

Can you give another example of Invitation?

The invitation included a detailed map to the venue.

What are synonyms for Invitation?

Common alternatives include invite, summons, notification, call.

What is the opposite of Invitation?

Opposite meanings include refusal, decline.

What words go with Invitation?

It commonly pairs with kind, formal, open, get, have, receive, list, card, at somebody’s invitation, by invitation, invitation from, kind, formal, open, get, have, receive, list, card, at somebody’s invitation, by invitation, invitation from, kind, formal, open, get, have, receive, list, card, at somebody’s invitation, by invitation, invitation from.

What are common mistakes when using Invitation?

Confusing with 'invite' as a noun and verb. Using 'inviation' instead of 'invitation'. Forgetting to include 'to' when stating who is invited.

How do you pronounce Invitation?

US: /["/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Invitation?

Used in both formal and informal settings. Appropriate for social events, parties, or gatherings but may not be suitable for business meetings unless stated as a formal invite.

What CEFR level is Invitation?

"Invitation" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.