invitation

US /ˌɪn.vəˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪn.vəˈteɪ.ʃən/
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1.

a written or spoken request inviting someone to go somewhere or to do something

:
She sent out invitations for her birthday party.
He received an invitation to speak at the conference.
2.

the act of inviting

:
The invitation to the royal wedding was a great honor.
Her warm smile was an invitation to talk.