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He sent an invitation to his birthday party.
What does Invitation mean?
An invitation asks someone to join or attend.
Dictionary definition
A request asking someone to come somewhere or take part in something.
Example sentences
Invitation in a sentence
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The club posted an invitation for students to join the meeting.
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A clear invitation tells people what the event is, where it happens, and when to arrive.
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Practice 1
What does invitation mean?
An invitation asks someone to join or attend.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to invitation?
invite is close in meaning to invitation in this context.
Practice 3
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Invitation
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in · vuh · tay · shun · strongest beat: tay
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WordInvitation.
Partnoun.
MeaningInvitation means An invitation asks someone to join or attend.
ExampleExample: He sent an invitation to his birthday party.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- in · vuh · tay · shun
- Strongest beat
- tay
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tay.
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Synonyms
Words like Invitation
Antonyms
Opposite words
rejectionA refusal or no answer.
exclusionLeaving someone or something out.
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Word family
Invitation word family
Base word
invitation
noun
invitation
Base form.
verb
invite
To ask someone to come or join.
verb
invited
Asked to come or join in the past.
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Hint for students
An invitation asks someone to join or attend.
Common mix-up
Invitation is not the same as rejection. Invitation means an invitation asks someone to join or attend.
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Read this model sentence: The club posted an invitation for students to join the meeting. Clue words: join, club, posted. Underline clue words that show why invitation fits instead of rejection. Now write one new sentence that shows invitation without using the word invitation. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show invitation?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The club posted an invitation for students to join the meeting." Why does invitation fit better than rejection?
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