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invitation

[in-vi-tey-shuhn] / ˌɪn vɪˈteɪ ʃən /
NOUN
proposal; asking
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appeal bid challenge date encouragement overture petition proposition request solicitation suggestion summons
STRONG
allurement attraction begging bidding call compliments coquetry enticement feeler ground hit incitement inducement invite lure motive offer paper pass pressure proffer prompting provocation reason supplication temptation urge
WEAK
come-hither come-on open door rain check
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer denial refusal
STRONG
deterrent discouragement dislike hindrance prevention repulsion

Example Sentences

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The leader of Taiwan's main opposition party accepted an invitation from Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit in April, her party and Chinese state media reported Monday.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The third invitation she accepted was also sports-related: throwing out the ceremonial pitch at a Red Sox game—despite the fact that she grew up rooting for the Yankees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has downplayed reports that his invitation to the forthcoming G7 summit in France has been withdrawn, saying non-attendance by a country outside the bloc should surprise no-one.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Then last spring he accepted an invitation for dinner with Trump at the White House, and many heads exploded.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

It was the invitation for “the interview at Weehawken.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis