单词	invitation
释义	invitation noun in·​vi·​ta·​tion ˌin-və-ˈtā-shən  1 a : the act of inviting b : an often formal request to be present or participate 2 : incentive, inducement Example Sentences We sent out more than 100 invitations for the party. Recent Examples on the Web Walker repeatedly proclaimed his eagerness to face off with Warnock in the fall but, instead of agreeing to Warnock's challenge to three debates, accepted an invitation to a different one altogether. Meg Kinnard, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 Walker repeatedly proclaimed his eagerness to face off with Warnock in the fall but, instead of agreeing to Warnock’s challenge to three debates, accepted an invitation to a different one altogether. Meg Kinnard, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Sep. 2022 Obviously for you, the final step in your career journey will be getting an invitation to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and getting a bust inside that building in Canton, Ohio. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Yormark was named the fifth commissioner of the Big 12 in June, replacing the outgoing Bowlsby who nearly a year ago (Sept. 10, 2021) extended an invitation to Cincinnati to join the conference. Keith Jenkins, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2022 The Badgers received an invitation to the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana, and recorded a 14-3 victory over Kansas State to finish the season 7-5 overall. Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2022 Hex Enduction Hour is its own beast — an invitation to a knife fight, a grab by the collar, an immersion into a surrealist netherworld. Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 Aug. 2022 Here’s an example: In 1987, Wendell Davis caught 72 passes for 993 yards as LSU compiled a 9-1-1 regular-season record and earned an invitation to the Gator Bowl. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 1 Aug. 2022 The star has previously called out the network, most recently claiming that Nickelodeon did not send her an invitation to the 2022 Kids’ Choice Awards, despite being nominated. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 25 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing invitation by invitation only at the invitation of standing/open invitation by invitation only at the invitation of standing/open invitation Kids Definition invitation noun in·​vi·​ta·​tion ˌin-və-ˈtā-shən  1 : a written or spoken request for someone to go somewhere or do something 2 : the act of inviting invitation noun 1 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. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance invite date interview meeting visit get-together engagement arrangement schedule assignation summons call appointment rendezvous subpoena process tryst 2 as in encouragement something that arouses action or activity He took the layoff as an invitation to embark on a new career path. Synonyms & Similar Words encouragement incentive impetus occasion inducement provocation catalyst spark motivation fuel inspiration goad incitement driver incitation stimulus spur momentum consideration instigation yeast generator trigger boost power catalyzer executor activator stimulant mover cause launcher instigator grounds antecedent animator motive energizer reason Antonyms & Near Antonyms disincentive counterincentive
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