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invitation vs invite

invite vs invitation

invitation and invite both are nouns.

invitation is not a verb while invite is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
invitation Yes No No No
invite Yes No Yes No
As nouns, invite is a hyponym of invitation; that is, invite is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than invitation:
  • invitation: a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
  • invite: a colloquial expression for invitation
Other hyponyms of invitation include bidding, summons.
invitation (noun) invite (noun)
a tempting allurement a colloquial expression for invitation
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
invitation (verb) invite (verb)
ask someone in a friendly way to do something
request the participation or presence of
ask to enter
express willingness to have in one's home or environs
give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
increase the likelihood of
invite someone to one's house
have as a guest
Difference between invitation and invite

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