Word INVITATION: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

invitation

🇺🇸 [ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən]

Meanings

A formal request for someone to attend or participate in an event, meeting, or occasion. Invitations can be given for social events, professional gatherings, or to ask someone to join a project or group.

Examples

• They sent out invitations to the wedding well in advance.
• She received an invitation to speak at the international conference.
• His invitation to the gala came with a personal note of thanks.

Synonyms

request • summons • call

Antonyms

exclusion • rejection • refusal