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invitation Synonyms
Another word for invitation
Choosing another word for invitation depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A written or spoken request asking someone to attend an event, go somewhere, or participate in an activity.
Usage Example
"She received an elegant wedding invite printed on heavy cardstock."
Strongest
invite
Strong
request
summons
Weak
bid
call
• noun (Context 2)
The action of inviting someone or the state of being invited.
Usage Example
"Admission to the exclusive gala is strictly by bidding only."
Strong
bidding
solicitation
summons
request
Weak
welcome
• noun (Context 3)
A situation, action, or condition that serves to encourage, tempt, or provoke a particular outcome, often a negative one.
Usage Example
"Leaving your laptop unattended in a busy cafe is an open inducement to theft."
Strong
inducement
temptation
provocation
encouragement
incitement
lure
attraction
Weak
incentive
stimulus
Opposites of invitation
The opposite of invitation shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
deterrent
discouragement
exclusion
disincentive
banishment
dismissal
rejection
prohibition
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Invitation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/invitation