invitation

[ in-vi-tey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of inviting. inviting.
2. the written or spoken form with which a person is invited.
3. something offered as a suggestion:

   an invitation to consider a business merger.

4. attraction or incentive; allurement.
5. a provocation:

   The speech was an invitation to rebellion.

adjective

1. invitational.

invitation

/ ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. 1. the act of inviting, such as an offer of entertainment or hospitality
   2. ( as modifier )

      an invitation race

      an invitation dance

2. the act of enticing or attracting; allurement

Other Words From

• prein·vi·tation noun
• rein·vi·tation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of invitation¹

1590–1600; < Latin invītātiōn- (stem of invītātiō ), equivalent to invītāt ( us ) (past participle of invītāre to invite ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

In his post, Fuse ODG said he had turned down the invitation to take part in Band Aid 30 alongside Sheeran, 10 years ago.

From BBC

They are soon going to regret giving that permission and invitation, but then it will be much too late.

From Salon

O'Neill has confirmed she has accepted an invitation and will lay a laurel wreath at the Cenotaph at Belfast City Hall on Sunday in her role as first minister.

From BBC

So, the invitation to visit China - an important ally, neighbour and Myanmar's largest trading partner - is significant, although it is not a state visit.

From BBC

O'Neill has confirmed she has accepted an invitation and she will lay a laurel wreath at the Cenotaph on Sunday in her role as first minister.

From BBC

Related Words

• appeal
• bid
• challenge
• date
• encouragement
• overture
• petition
• proposition
• request
• solicitation
• suggestion
• summons