invitation

/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

A message or offer asking someone to attend a social or official event.

“She extended an invitation to the wedding to all her friends.”

2. verb

To ask or persuade someone to take part in something.

“The politician tried to invitation the public to participate in the debate.”

3. verb

To give a person or organization permission to do something.

“The government invitation the new company to invest in the area.”

4. noun

The act of inviting someone.

“The invitation was extended by the hotel to its guests.”

Synonyms

  • bid
  • offer
  • request

Antonyms

  • refusal
  • rejection