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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“That is a friend who calls out an invitation.”

From Literature

Yet along with other Western broadcasters that have retained a presence in Russia we have still been receiving invitations to Kremlin events.

From BBC

Thousands of fans were nominated by their friends for the exclusive invitation to Paris as part of the promotional competition.

From BBC

Earlier this month, the nearby city of Aalborg said it would pull crucial funding for this year’s gathering unless the organizers rescinded invitations to U.S. military and civilian officials, including the ambassador.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a 2019 comment to Vanity Fair, Musk said that he had once briefly visited Epstein’s home but had declined repeated invitations to Epstein’s island.

From The Wall Street Journal

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