Invitation

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

Invitation (noun)

  1. a request asking someone to join an event or activity
  2. a formal request for someone to do something or go somewhere
  3. a proposal to participate in a scholarly event or activity

Examples

  • She received an invitation to the birthday party.
  • He sent out invitations for the wedding.

Common collocations: send an invitation, receive an invitation, party invitation, extend an invitation, decline an invitation

Synonyms of Invitation

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Invitation

  • When declining or refusing an offer.