invitation

Everyday

1. An invitation is a request, spoken or written, asking someone to come to an event like a party, wedding or meal. tree →
2. An invitation is a card or message with this request. tree →
3. An invitation to do something is a request or chance to do it. tree →

In the lessons

In manners lessons, when you receive an invitation you reply (RSVP) to say if you can come, and thank the person; if it is a class party, it is kind to invite everyone or give invitations privately. In writing lessons, pupils write invitations with who, what, when, where and why. Phrases: «send an invitation», «accept an invitation», «turn down an invitation», «party invitation», «by invitation only».

Examples

• I got an invitation to Mia's birthday party. tree →
• Please reply to the invitation by Friday. tree →
• We wrote invitations for the class play. tree →
• Thank you for the invitation! tree →
• She accepted the invitation to speak at assembly. tree →
• The party is by invitation only. tree →
• An invitation should say the date, time and place. tree →
• Leaving the door open was an invitation to the cat to come in. tree →
• I accept your kind invitation with many thanks. tree →

Note

Plural invitations. Verb: invite («Will you invite me?»). Informal noun: «an invite». «RSVP» on an invitation (from French) means «please reply». Do not go to a party if you are not invited, unless the host says it's fine.