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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Greenland's prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, had declined an invitation to take part in the inauguration.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Naaja Nathanielsen, one of two Greenlandic MPs in the Danish parliament, told the BBC she had also turned down the invitation.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Riley has taken to wearing outsized hats for most press events for the new film, a look that is as distinctive as it can be an invitation to parody.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

A 1967 ad for the “Eve Petticoat” issued an invitation: “Come, pretty girl. Be Eve, if you wish.”

From Salon • May 17, 2026

What did help was when he turned the invitation over.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

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