invitation
Pronunciation: [ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən]
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Learn how to use invitation in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.
Example
The coach gave me an invitation to try out for the basketball team.
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She didn't extend an invitation for us to join the group project.
Example
What kind of invitation did you receive from the art class?
How to pronounce invitation
Pronunciation: [ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən]
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Context: “social event”
(noun) a request for someone to join a party or special occasion, like a birthday or wedding. It's like when you want your friends to come to your cake party, so you give them a card that invites them.
Example
I received an invitation to my friend's birthday party next week.
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I didn't get an invitation, so I won't be going to the dance.
Example
Did you send out the invitations for your wedding?