invitation

[in-vi-tey-shuhn] / ˌɪn vɪˈteɪ ʃən /

NOUN

proposal; asking

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

allurement attraction begging bidding call compliments coquetry enticement feeler ground hit incitement inducement invite lure motive offer paper pass pressure proffer prompting provocation reason supplication temptation urge

WEAK

come-hither come-on open door rain check

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer denial refusal

STRONG

deterrent discouragement dislike hindrance prevention repulsion

Example Sentences

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Eventually, I took Michelle up on her invitation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Xi will be in North Korea from 8-9 June at the invitation of his counterpart Kim Jong Un.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Indian government officials told local news agencies that his invitation was being reviewed given his appearance in the Epstein files.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Hodgett reported that he “received an invitation from The National Prayer Breakfast Host Committee.”

From Salon • May 29, 2026

On the afternoon their invitation arrived, the air was rent by the Upstairs Cranstons’ screams, echoing along the corridor and far out to sea.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

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