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noun

invitation

ihn-vih-TAY-shuhn
noun
1
A request for someone to attend an event or take part in something.
"They sent out wedding invitations six months in advance."
"She received an invitation to speak at the conference."

How to Use Invitation

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA formal or friendly ask for someone to come or join in.

Common pairings
accept an invitation send an invitation invitation to a party

Word Forms

invitations plural

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Etymology

From Latin invitatio, from invitare, "to invite."

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