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invitation

Pronunciation: [ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən]

Word

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.

Example

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?

Context: "offer"

(noun) an offer for someone to participate in an event or activity. For example, when your teacher asks you to join a school club, it’s like an invitation to be a part of something new.

Example

The coach gave me an invitation to try out for the basketball team.

Example

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?

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