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What is another word for Invitation? – 127 Invitation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    invitation bid request summons call appeal ask proposal offer solicitation petition supplication entreaty overture approach suggestion recommendation nomination proposal inducement allurement lure attraction enticement temptation persuasion coaxing urging exhortation incitement provocation

    Meaning of Invitation

    A formal or informal request to someone to participate or attend something.

    Definitions

    • A formal or informal request to someone to participate or attend something, such as a party, ceremony, or gathering
    • A written or verbal request to someone to do something or to participate in an event
    • The act of inviting someone to do something or to participate in an event

    Etymology of Invitation

    The word "invitation" comes from the Old French word "invitacion," which is derived from the Latin word "invitatio," meaning "a calling upon" or "an inviting"
    The Latin word "invitatio" is derived from the verb "invitare," which means "to call upon" or "to invite"
    The word "invitation" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to refer to a formal or informal request to someone to participate or attend something

    Example Uses

    • The company sent out invitations to all of its employees to attend the annual holiday party
    • She received an invitation to speak at the conference, but she had to decline due to a scheduling conflict
    • The invitation to join the club was extended to all members of the community
    • The wedding invitation was beautiful, with intricate designs and calligraphy

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    rejection refusal decline denial dismissal exclusion prohibition ban veto forbiddance interdiction expulsion ejection ousting dismissal repudiation renunciation abandonment rejection spurning snubbing cold shoulder disregard indifference

    Related Nouns

    party ceremony gathering event function celebration occasion festivity gala reception banquet dinner lunch meeting conference seminar workshop symposium convention exhibition fair festival parade

    Related Verbs

    invite request ask solicit petition propose offer suggest recommend nominate induce allure attract entice tempt persuade coax urge exhort incite provoke summon call bid appeal

    Related Adjectives

    formal informal written verbal personal public private official unofficial social business professional friendly courteous polite gracious hospitable welcoming inclusive exclusive mandatory optional compulsory voluntary