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US/ˌɪn.vəˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
a spoken or written request asking someone to come to an event
In context
We sent out wedding invitations two months before the big day.
Thank you for the invitation, but I'm busy that evening.
The event is by invitation only, so you need a ticket.
Words that go with invitation
verb + noun
- accept an invitationShe accepted the invitation to speak.
- decline an invitationHe politely declined the invitation.
noun + noun
- wedding invitationThe wedding invitation was red and gold.
noun + preposition
- invitation toI got an invitation to her birthday party.
- by invitation onlyEntry is by invitation only.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Thank you for your invite me.Correct: Thank you for inviting me. / Thank you for your invitation.