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noun
- 1. a written or verbal request inviting someone to go somewhere or to do something: "a wedding invitation" Similar
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INVITATION definition: 1. the act of inviting someone to go to an event: 2. an action that causes or encourages something…. Learn more.
1. a. : the act of inviting. b. : an often formal request to be present or participate. 2. : incentive, inducement. Examples of invitation in a Sentence. We sent out more than 100 invitations for the party.
An invitation is a request, a solicitation, or an attempt to get another person to join you at a specific event. You need an invitation to go to the Academy Awards, even if you're George Clooney.
An invitation is a written or spoken request to come to an event such as a party, a meal, or a meeting. ...an invitation to lunch. [+ to] The Syrians have not yet accepted an invitation to attend. He's understood to be there at the personal invitation of the President. [+ of]
noun. the act of inviting, such as an offer of entertainment or hospitality. ( as modifier ) an invitation race. an invitation dance. the act of enticing or attracting; allurement.
invitation. noun. /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃn/ [countable] a spoken or written request to somebody to do something or to go somewhere. to issue/extend an invitation. to accept/turn down/decline an invitation. invitation to something I received an invitation to the party. invitation for something She repeated her invitation for dinner at her place.
to request the presence or participation of; to request formally; to urge politely : welcome… See the full definition
invitation. (ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən) n. 1. a. the act of inviting, such as an offer of entertainment or hospitality. b. (as modifier): an invitation dance; an invitation race. 2. the act of enticing or attracting; allurement.
an offer from someone to do something or go somewhere: an invitation to dinner. [ + to do sth ] He has accepted their invitation to visit China. Fewer examples. a tempting invitation. I'd be delighted to accept your invitation. You're welcome to visit any time - my invitation still stands. I turned down the invitation to their wedding.
the act of inviting someone to go to an event: Thanks for the invitation to your birthday party. I'm happy to accept your invitation. The first day of the exhibition will be by invitation (only) (= only those who have been invited can come). Fewer examples. The invitation says to wear evening dress. I delivered her invitation by hand .
