Synonyms of invitation

invitation

noun

1

as in invite

a request for the presence or participation of someone at a specified time and place

She called to ask if we had received her wedding invitation.

Related Words

• invite
• date
• interview
• meeting
• visit
• schedule
• engagement
• arrangement
• get-together
• summons
• appointment
• call
• process
• rendezvous
• subpoena
• assignation
• tryst

2

as in encouragement

something that arouses action or activity

He took the layoff as an invitation to embark on a new career path.

Related Words

• encouragement
• incentive
• impetus
• occasion
• fuel
• catalyst
• spark
• motivation
• provocation
• inducement
• inspiration
• momentum
• driver
• incitement
• spur
• yeast
• stimulus
• generator
• incitation
• catalyzer
• instigation
• goad
• boost
• power
• trigger
• executor
• stimulant
• consideration
• activator
• mover
• launcher
• cause
• instigator
• grounds
• animator
• energizer
• antecedent
• motive
• reason

Dissimilar Words

• disincentive
• counterincentive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of invitation

The Olympic gold medalist responded to those questioning her invitation to the pop star’s wedding to Travis Kelce after sharing photos from the celebration via Instagram on Monday. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

In 1979, de Halden accepted an invitation to take up the baton of festival head at the Berlin Film Festival, leaving his wife to lead Nyon with his support until 1993. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 July 2026

Organizers have already reserved the Charleston Gaillard Center and nearby hotels for next year’s session, Wilson said, and sent invitations to OSCE ambassadors. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 7 July 2026

Forbes Nonprofit Council is an invitation-only organization for chief executives in successful nonprofit organizations. — Russell Cox, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026