invitation

Meanings

• noun

  An expression signifying a request or desire for the presence or attendance of someone at an event or gathering.

  - "The mayor sent out invitations to all city council members for the annual gala."
  - "My grandmother always sends beautiful handwritten invitations for her birthday parties."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃn̩/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100459"

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Synonyms

invitement

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with invitation
celebration , explanation , observation

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Variants

List of all variants of invitation that leads to same result
invitation , invitations , invitational , invitationals , at the invitation of , by invitation only , open invitation , standing invitation , standing/open invitation

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Etymology

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From Old French invitacion, from inviter, to call or request, from in- 'in' + viter 'to ask'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'invitation' in English was in the 14th century.

2. In ancient Rome, invitations to banquets were often sent in the form of wax figurines that represented various foods.

3. In Japan, traditional wedding invitations are made of rice paper and are hand-painted with intricate designs.

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Related Concepts

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1. RSVP: RSVP stands for 'répondez s'il vous plaît', which means 'please respond' in French. It is a standard phrase included in formal invitations, requesting the guest to indicate their intention to attend the event.

2. Save the Date: A 'Save the Date' invitation is an informal invitation that only includes the date of an event and asks the recipient to save the date in their calendar. A formal invitation with more details will follow later.

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Culture

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In various cultures, invitations are considered a sign of respect and politeness. They can be formal or informal, depending on the occasion. In Western cultures, printed invitations are common for formal events, while email or social media invitations are more common for casual gatherings.

How to Memorize "invitation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a beautiful envelope with an invitation card inside, addressed to you.
   - Imagine yourself receiving an invitation to a party or event and feeling excited about it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'invitation' with the feeling of excitement and anticipation you get when you receive an invitation to a special event.
   - Think of the word 'invitation' as a symbol of inclusion and connection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Invitations Involve Important Social Events' to remember the meaning of the word 'invitation'.

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