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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Kyiv has sent invitations to some 160 capitals and organizations in total.
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Fox News, 3 June 2024
The invitation from House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, has been in the works for some time though there is great concern, especially among the Democrats, about Israel’s pursuit of the war.
—Aamer Madhani, Chris Megerian, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 June 2024
Divisions over the war The invitation comes as debate has shifted in recent months about U.S. support for Israel, a longtime ally, amid its war against Hamas in Gaza.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 31 May 2024
One musician who reportedly accepted an invitation to take part in the pre-wedding celebration is Katy Perry.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
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Fox News, 3 June 2024
The invitation from House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, has been in the works for some time though there is great concern, especially among the Democrats, about Israel’s pursuit of the war.
—Aamer Madhani, Chris Megerian, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 June 2024
Divisions over the war The invitation comes as debate has shifted in recent months about U.S. support for Israel, a longtime ally, amid its war against Hamas in Gaza.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 31 May 2024
One musician who reportedly accepted an invitation to take part in the pre-wedding celebration is Katy Perry.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for invitation
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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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