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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
Mark was grateful for the invitation to join President Trump for dinner and the opportunity to meet with members of his team about the incoming Administration.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
The Northwest Indiana congressman, the frontrunner in Indiana’s open U.S. Senate race, declined invitations from the Debate Commission, which has drawn criticism from his opponents.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Nov. 2024
Tapping Identity in the mobile security app triggers an invitation to install the separate LifeLock app.
—PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
Prime Shipping Only Plan (invitation only) $14.99 per month.
—Chris Sims, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
The Northwest Indiana congressman, the frontrunner in Indiana’s open U.S. Senate race, declined invitations from the Debate Commission, which has drawn criticism from his opponents.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Nov. 2024
Tapping Identity in the mobile security app triggers an invitation to install the separate LifeLock app.
—PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
Prime Shipping Only Plan (invitation only) $14.99 per month.
—Chris Sims, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invitation
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Trump’s invitations to the inauguration have gone beyond domestic politics, with the president-elect sending an invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping, who reportedly has declined the invite.Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
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In this week’s episode, all the ladies receive beige gift boxes, each containing an invite to the group’s first girls’ trip of the season at a ranch in Florida.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
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Muir offered the Lang brothers words of encouragement.Eric Noll, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Children may need extra encouragement while playing with other children, or even alone at home.Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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Unlike rebates and tax credits for electric cars, applicants don’t have to first buy the e-bike to get the incentive.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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All, though, have the incentive of opening when adult moviegoing interest is at its highest.Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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What was the impetus for the flag on the Stankonia cover?Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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The true impetus for their overhaul, however, was climate-related.Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tom Felton and several of his Harry Potter costars went back to Hogwarts for a mini-reunion and snapped the perfect selfie to celebrate the occasion.Rachel McRady, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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No matter the occasion, she’ll be accessorized appropriately with the list below of fabulous day to night options at various price points.Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Invitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invitation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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