Invitation
ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən
Definitions
2 meaningsA written or spoken request to attend a meeting, social event, etc.
ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən
A request to attend an event or do something.
I received an invitation to the gala.
💡 Simply: An invitation is like a special note or a call you get that says, 'Hey, come do this fun thing with me!' Like when you get an invitation to a birthday party. It's a way of asking you to join in the fun!
👶 For kids: An invitation is like a special card or a message that says, 'Come play with me!'
More Examples
The invitation specified the dress code.
She sent out the invitations weeks in advance.
How It's Used
"She received an invitation to the wedding."
"The company sent out invitations to the conference."
The act of inviting someone or something.
ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən
An act of inviting someone.
The invitation extended to all members of the club.
💡 Simply: An invitation is the act of asking someone, like when you invite a friend to your house. It's the whole process of asking, not just the note.
👶 For kids: An invitation is when you ask someone to come with you.
More Examples
Their gracious invitation made us feel welcome.
I hope he accepts my invitation to join the team.
How It's Used
"The invitation was a lovely gesture."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
extend an invitation
To offer an invitation.
"The couple extended an invitation to the wedding to all their friends and family."
by invitation only
Restricted; only those who have been invited can attend.
"The gala was by invitation only."
From Latin *invitātiō* (“a summons, invitation”), from *invītō* (“to invite”).
The word 'invitation' has been used in a similar sense since the 14th century, originally referring to the action of inviting and later to the request itself.
Memory tip
Think of an invite to a party—it's an invitation!
Word Origin
"to invite, summon"