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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Chisora welcomed the challenge with typical stoicism, leading Wilder to extend a personal invitation for a post-retirement trip to Alabama.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Cheng "gladly accepted" the invitation to lead a delegation to China, her party said in a statement, confirming a Xinhua report.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The third invitation she accepted was also sports-related: throwing out the ceremonial pitch at a Red Sox game—despite the fact that she grew up rooting for the Yankees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

One night, Motsinger accepted Cosby’s invitation to go with him to his show at the Circle Star Theater in San Carlos.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Though he didn’t realize it, if Fischer hadn’t accepted the invitation to the 1966 Piatigorsky Cup in Santa Monica, California, there wouldn’t have been such a tournament at all.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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