invitation
noun
in·vi·ta·tion
ˌin-və-ˈtā-shən 
1
a
: the act of inviting
b
: an often formal request to be present or participate
2
Examples of invitation in a Sentence
We sent out more than 100 invitations for the party.
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On Monday, March 11, an official invitation was sent to the NFL champions, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
That was followed with an invitation to be honored at the presidential palace in 2012.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
Absolutely, they'll be extended an invitation.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2025
Forbes Business Development Council is an invitation-only community for sales and biz dev executives.
—Eric Steele, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
That was followed with an invitation to be honored at the presidential palace in 2012.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
Absolutely, they'll be extended an invitation.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2025
Forbes Business Development Council is an invitation-only community for sales and biz dev executives.
—Eric Steele, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for invitation
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“Invitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invitation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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invitation
noun
in·vi·ta·tion
ˌin-və-ˈtā-shən
1
: the act of inviting
2
: the written, printed, or spoken expression by which a person is invited
invitational
adjective
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