collocations.org

Collocations for invitation - noun

ADJECTIVE

kind
formal
open, standing
We have an open invitation to use their weekend home whenever we like.
An unlocked door is an open invitation to any burglar. (figurative)
personal
special
dinner, party, shower (AmE), wedding
I got a baby shower invitation from a friend.

Back to top ▲


VERB + invitation

get, have, receive
accept, take sb up on, take up
We'd love to to take up your invitation to visit you some time.
decline (formal), refuse, turn down
I must sadly decline your generous invitation.
extend (formal), give (sb), issue, send, send out

Back to top ▲


invitation + NOUN

list (esp. AmE)
I'm on the invitation list.
card

Back to top ▲


PREPOSITION

at sb's invitation
He is here to give a concert at the invitation of the association.
by invitation
Membership of the club is by invitation only.
invitation from
We got a wedding invitation from Laura and Jennifer.
invitation to
Have you received your invitation to the exhibition?
The head extended an invitation to all parents to come and see the school.

Back to top ▲

Report an error or submit a comment/suggestion on invitation