Word: Invitation

Pronunciation

/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

Definitions

Noun (n)

• A written or verbal request inviting someone to go somewhere or do something, often suggesting a social event or activity. For example: “She received an invitation to her friend’s wedding.”
• The act of inviting or attracting; allurement or enticement. Example: “The smell of fresh coffee was an invitation to start the day.”

Phrases

• “Send an invitation” means to dispatch a written or electronic request asking someone to attend an event.
• “RSVP to an invitation” means to respond to the invitation indicating whether one will attend or not.
• “Accept/decline an invitation” refers to responding positively or negatively to an offer or request.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “We’ve sent out invitations for our housewarming party.”
• “His winning smile was an unspoken invitation to dance.”

Synonyms

• Request
• Invite
• summons
• bidding
• call
• Exhortation
• Appeal
• Entreaty
• Proposition

Phrase Examples

• “I have extended an invitation to my colleagues for dinner this weekend.”
• “Don’t forget to RSVP by the deadline mentioned in your birthday party invitation.”

Derived Forms & Phrasal Verbs

• Invite (v): To extend an invitation to someone. Example: “They invited us over for a barbecue on Saturday.”
• “Issue an invitation”: To formally present or distribute invitations. Example: “The hostess issued invitations to her annual charity gala.”