Invitation is most often used for a requestan ask for someone to do something or give something asking someone to come to an event, visit somewhere, or take part in something. It can also mean something that encouragesmakes something more likely to happen; supports or promotes it or temptsattracts someone toward an action, often one that may cause trouble a result, usually a bad one.
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: accurate. Checked: 2026-10-20. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.
Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
Easy pronunciation: in-vi-TAY-shun (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on TAY; secondary stress on the first syllable.
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: accurate. Checked: 2026-10-20. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.
Invitation Meaning
an ask for someone to come or join in
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a spoken or written request asking someone to come, take part, or be present
Example: I got an invitation to the wedding next month.
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: accurate. Checked: 2026-10-20. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.
Other Meanings of Invitation
Meaning 2
something that seems to invite trouble
Part of speech: noun
Definition: something that encourages or tempts a particular result, especially a bad one
Example: Leaving the door unlocked was an invitation to theft.
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: accurate. Checked: 2026-10-20. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.
Invitation Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- request
- ask
- call
- summons
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: uncertain — manual review needed. Checked: 2026-10-20. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.
Common Mistakes
- Do not use invitation to mean a general demand or order.
- Do not mix up the event-related meaning with the sense of something that tempts trouble.
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: accurate. Checked: 2026-10-20. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does invitation mean?
Invitation usually means a request asking someone to come to an event or take part in something. It can also mean something that seems to encourage trouble or another result.
What is a simple synonym for invitation?
For the main meaning, request is the closest simple synonym, though it is broader. Other near-synonyms include ask, call, and summons, depending on context.
Is invitation always a noun?
Yes, in the meanings covered here, invitation is a noun.
Reviewed with OpenAI Decisions. Assessment: accurate. Checked: 2026-10-20. AI assessment; not a guarantee of accuracy.