invitation
noun
in·vi·ta·tion
ˌin-və-ˈtā-shən 
1
a
: the act of inviting
b
: an often formal request to be present or participate
2
Examples of invitation in a Sentence
We sent out more than 100 invitations for the party.
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Wilson was presented with the invitation to become an official member by Reba McEntire following her performance on The Voice finale.
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Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
After moving to Los Angeles, Hotchkiss extended an invitation to Colin to join one of his bands, which had signed a deal with PolyGram Records.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 22 May 2024
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Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
After moving to Los Angeles, Hotchkiss extended an invitation to Colin to join one of his bands, which had signed a deal with PolyGram Records.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 22 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for invitation
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“Invitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invitation. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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invitation
noun
in·vi·ta·tion
ˌin-və-ˈtā-shən
1
: the act of inviting
2
: the written, printed, or spoken expression by which a person is invited
invitational
adjective
-shnəl
-shən-ᵊl
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