invitation

noun

Definition of invitationnext
1
as in invite
a request for the presence or participation of someone at a specified time and place She called to ask if we had received her wedding invitation.

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2
as in incentive
something that arouses action or activity He took the layoff as an invitation to embark on a new career path.

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Recent Examples of invitation Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 The group invitation may need a budget-friendly version today. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 Jane understands that calling Bunny out is a social and professional transgression, but her decision to do it anyway is ultimately an invitation for redemption, which Bunny accepts. — Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026 Paper menus allow diners to tick off orders of lip-tingling laab, luscious khao soi, and juicy pomelo salad, feeling like a never-ending invitation to add just one more course. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 Since my last review, a couple of invitations have appeared for your new account. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for invitation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invitation
  1. invite
  2. incentive
  3. encouragement
  4. impetus
Noun
  • The website received an invite, though Google has yet to make a public announcement, which may mean it's designed for press, without a livestream.
    — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Clayton said One couple is honoring the beginning of their love story by extending a wedding invite to a beloved convenience store mascot.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of invite
Noun
  • The merger threatens to push production further abroad amid an already ongoing exodus, as well as to other states with cushy tax incentives.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
  • When compensation is tied to conversion, the incentive structure can encourage aggressive and off-brand marketing tactics.
    — Ivan Doruda, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of incentive
Noun
  • His first words offered encouragement that it can be achieved.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Palmer himself paced the room on a phone call, doling out smiles of encouragement and inspiring a hushed reverence in his wake.
    — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of encouragement
Noun
  • The Relic chip, of course, is the impetus for the main storyline of Cyberpunk 2077, where V inserts the experimental tech that contains the soul, in effect, of a real person.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The only impetus for any transaction is Berg’s need to comply with league rules for his new job.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of impetus

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