invitation

US /ˌɪnvɪˈteʃən/

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UK /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃn/

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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)When someone asks another to attend an event, etc.

I received an invitation to his wedding about three weeks ago

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A card or written form used to invite someone.

The invitations were sent out last week.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Something that offers the opportunity or temptation to do something.

The open house served as an invitation for prospective buyers to view the property.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A request to join an online group, game, or platform.

He sent me an invitation to join the online game.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A subtle encouragement or signal.

Her smile was an invitation to start a conversation.

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The women's rights group UltraViolet quickly started a petition asking the Grammys to revoke his invitation and nomination, as well as ban him from future Grammys shows and Academy membership.
The women's rights group UltraViolet quickly started a petition asking the Grammys to revoke his invitation and nomination, as well as ban him from future Grammys shows and Academy membership.
UltraViolet quickly started a petition asking the Grammys to revoke his invitation and nomination,
UltraViolet quickly started a petition asking the Grammys to revoke his invitation and nomination,

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an invitation to a party and you are not sure if you want to go or not; you may need one
an invitation to a party and you are not sure if you want to go or not; you may need one

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knows that we have a special and enduring relationship with the United States. An invitation
knows that we have a special and enduring relationship with the United States. An invitation

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Women see it as an invitation to convince me otherwise.
Women see it as an invitation to convince me otherwise.

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Yeah, hi, Vulva. Nice invitation.
Yeah, hi, Vulva. Nice invitation.
There's three of us, we've only got one invitation.
There's three of us, we've only got one invitation.

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Number two: to say yes to an invitation or an offer.
Number two: to say yes to an invitation or an offer.

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... been to Buckingham palace and accepted His Majesty the King's invitation to form a government in his name.
... been to Buckingham palace and accepted His Majesty the King's invitation to form a government in his name.
The king's invitation to form a government in his name.
The king's invitation to form a government in his name.