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Invitation

UK /["/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃn/"]/US /["/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃn/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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!

Collocations

  • 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

  • invite
  • summons
  • notification
  • call

Antonyms

  • refusal
  • decline

Common mistakes

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