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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.
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as in encouragement
something that arouses action or activity
He took the layoff as an invitation to embark on a new career path.
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Recent Examples of invitation
Venus conjunct Jupiter in Cancer brings a surge of emotions up to the surface, but the influence of Venus adds a layer of charm, harmony and romance for some.
Consider this an invitation to indulge in your emotional fulfillment.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Say yes to spontaneous invitations, especially around the time that Mercury stations direct on the 11th.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
Accept invitations for coffee, drinks, lunch or happy hour.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
Leaving them on the table or kitchen counter is an open invitation.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Say yes to spontaneous invitations, especially around the time that Mercury stations direct on the 11th.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
Accept invitations for coffee, drinks, lunch or happy hour.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
Leaving them on the table or kitchen counter is an open invitation.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for invitation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invitation
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His wife got the invite initially, but Donalds wanted to go, too — to develop his public speaking skills for work.—
Kirby Wilson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Aug. 2025
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The chairs of the fundraiser include heavyweights in Massachusetts — Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner, automotive magnate Herb Chambers, public relations boss George Regan and his wife, and former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark and Beacon Capital founder Alan Leventhal, the invite said.—
Chris Van Buskirk,
Boston Herald,
10 Aug. 2025
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Players drew encouragement from effectiveness at the goal line, where Rodgers and company scored on Tampa’s first unit on two of three attempts.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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All the while, your helpful, entertaining partner makes sure you never get lost and offers plenty of encouragement.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Aug. 2025
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The result is a misaligned affordability signal that dulls incentives to adapt and crowds out private innovation.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Big Detroit automakers have continued to transition from internal combustion engines to EV technology even as President Donald Trump’s administration unwinds incentives for automakers to go electric.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement In New York, part of the impetus for this bail reform was the story of Kalief Browder, a young man in the Bronx who was arrested at age 16 for allegedly stealing a backpack.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
12 Aug. 2025
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When decisions are made by any medical organization with financial interests, the primary impetus of the Oath is lost; the AMA’s control over payment schedules reinforces and exemplifies a corrupt institutional flaw.—
David Marks,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Aug. 2025
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The lawsuit also indicates officers, on various occasions, used pepper spray on Gibson after he was extracted from the cell and as he was being prepared for transport to the county jail.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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These occasions were wonderful, and everyone always seemed to have a great time, however, planning, preparing and hosting all of these events with both of us working full time was extremely stressful and costly.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Invitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invitation. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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