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invitation

in·vi·ta·tion

UK/ɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/ US/ɪnvɪˈtʰeɪʃən] ~ [ɪnvɪˈtʰeɪʃn̩/ common

noun

1.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

  • “an invitation to lunch”
  • “she threw the invitation away”
2.

a tempting allurement

  • “she was an invitation to trouble”

Origin

From Middle English invitacioun, ynvytacioun, from Latin invītātio, reinforced by Middle French invitation. By surface analysis, invite + -ation. Displaced native Middle English lathinge from Old English laþung (see dialectal English lathing).

Phrases

  • do you need an invitation
  • invitation envelope
  • open invitation

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