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invitation Definition

in·vi·ta·tion (in′və tā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. an inviting to come somewhere or do something
  2. the message or note used in inviting
  3. enticement or allurement

Etymology: L invitatio < pp. of invitare

invitation Synonyms

invitation

n.

  1. The act of inviting

    summons, solicitation, request, bidding, call, compliments, bid*, invite*; see also request.

  2. That which invites

    note, card, message, call, encouragement, overture, offer, proposition, proposal, petition, enticement, temptation, attraction, allurement, lure, open door, prompting, urge, pressure, reason, motive, ground, come-on*; see also appeal 1, letter 2, suggestion 1.

invitation Usage Examples

Possessives

granddaughter: But what about the empty space in grandma's album just waiting for her granddaughter's wedding invitation?

Converse of object

  • accept: A year later, Francis Collins accepted an invitation to step into the breach.
  • extend: Payne took very full advantage of the invitation extended by the colonial cousin, who wanted somebody to cheer him up.
  • decline: Sadly, we had to decline the invitation to the reception; we still had many miles to go.
  • receive: Today, I received an invitation to attend a work related training session in the UK.
  • refuse: In October both MLC and RCD refused an invitation from Laurent Kabila to take part in a ' national dialog of reconciliation ' .
  • shower: For a real keepsake, opt for baby shower boy invitations with a photo.

Adjective modifier

  • handmade: Especially, if you are ordering custom made invitations or handmade invitations and coordinating ensembles.
  • gracious: In Anglican theology, unity is achieved by our saying yes to God's gracious invitation to his table.
  • cordial: A cordial invitation is extended to all members of staff, students and to members of the general public to attend the lecture.
  • do-it-yourself: Do-It-Yourself Wedding Invitation Guide Think creatively and add a personal touch to your special event with do-it-yourself wedding invitations.
  • formal: We look forward to receiving your formal invitation to submit written evidence in due course.
  • long-standing: Taiwan has issued a long-standing invitation to the European Union to set up an office in Taipei to handle relations with Taiwan directly.

Modifies a noun

  • anatomy: Invitation Anatomy 101 - Typical Components - Part 1 of 3 " What am I supposed to have in my invitation?
  • wording: Your baby shower invitation wording could be in the form of a quote or baby poem.
  • letter: Following on from our invitation letter, there has been a good response to our Road Show seminars which are filling up quickly.

Noun used with modifier

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  • kind: He was ill, and confined to his room; but she sent us a kind invitation to tea, which we all accepted.
  • tender: Because of this fact the bid was invalid according to the tender invitation.
  • birthday: Tiny Prints Birth Announcements Simple, modern and unique birth announcements, Christening invitations, Christening favors, photo announcements and birthday party invitations.