invitation
noun (ASK TO AN EVENT) /ˌɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/Definition
A2 [C or U] the act of inviting someone to go to an event: Thanks for the invitation to your birthday party. I'm happy to accept your invitation. The first day of the exhibition will be by invitation (only) (= only those who have been invited can come).Inviting and summoning
(Definition of invitation noun (ASK TO AN EVENT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- ask sb in phrasal verb
- ask sb out phrasal verb
- ask verb (INVITE)
- call sb in phrasal verb
- call verb (ASK TO COME)
- convene verb
- invitation noun (FORMAL REQUEST)
- invite sb in phrasal verb
- invite sb over phrasal verb
- invite verb (ASK TO AN EVENT)
- recall noun (CALLING BACK)
- recall verb (CALL BACK)
- send for sb phrasal verb
- summon verb (ORDER)
- summons noun
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