Definitions

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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It’s also a reminder of her family’s incredible story along with a subtle invitation to reassess her place in that lineage.

From Salon

Not quite a confirmation, but an invitation to join my journey on the road to acceptance.

From Literature

The invitation to play tells me I’m forgiven.

From Literature

She faced widespread criticism, with many seeing it as an open invitation for mass migration.

From BBC

His first visit in 1966 followed an invitation from a local bodybuilding judge.

From BBC