invitation
Request for attendance
An invitation is a request for someone's presence or participation: We sent out wedding invitations, an invitation to speak at the conference.
To extend an invitation is to offer one; to accept or decline is to respond.
Figuratively, something that invites trouble or criticism is an invitation to it: Leaving your car unlocked is an invitation to theft.
Request for reply
- replyVerbal or written answer
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- declineDecrease or refuse
- regretsSorrows over past actions
confirmation · respond · acknowledge · tentative · attend · commitment · yes · no
Of wedding ceremonies
- nuptialOf a wedding
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
engagement · shower · registry · guest · RSVP · plus-one · venue · formal
Gathering for celebration
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- soireeFormal evening party
- galaFestive formal occasion
banquet · celebration · get-together · mixer · shower · fete · bash · potluck
Generous treatment of guests
- warmthHeat you feel
- opennessQuality of being accessible
- embraceHold closely in arms
- greetingExpression of welcome
inclusion · cordiality · friendliness · graciousness · open-door · reception · host · guest
Stiff paper rectangle
- letterWritten symbol or message
- noteShort written record
- stationeryCorrespondence writing materials
- envelopeFolded paper enclosure
calligraphy · wording · formal · printed · engraved · embossed · digital · e-vite
Notable, for short
- eliteSuperior select group
- privateRestricted to certain parties
- selectCarefully pick from options
- limitedRestricted in extent
privileged · members-only · A-list · gala · black-tie · prestigious · coveted · sought-after
Aggressive act against another
- openingGap or start
- feintDeceptive mock attack
- provocationAct that triggers response
- tempoRate of musical performance
blade · engagement · bout · lunge · riposte · parry · tactical · deliberate
RSVP
Request for reply
- replyVerbal or written answer
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- declineDecrease or refuse
regrets · confirmation · respond · acknowledge · tentative · attend · commitment · yes · no · maybe
bridal
Of wedding ceremonies
rehearsal · engagement · shower · registry · guest · RSVP · plus-one · venue · formal · chapel
party
Gathering for celebration
gala · banquet · celebration · get-together · mixer · shower · fete · bash · potluck · barbecue
hospitality
Generous treatment of guests
greeting · inclusion · cordiality · friendliness · graciousness · open-door · reception · host · guest · beckoning
card
Stiff paper rectangle
- letterWritten symbol or message
- noteShort written record
- stationeryCorrespondence writing materials
envelope · calligraphy · wording · formal · printed · engraved · embossed · digital · e-vite · paperless
VIP
Notable, for short
limited · privileged · members-only · A-list · gala · black-tie · prestigious · coveted · sought-after · insider
attack
Aggressive act against another
- openingGap or start
- feintDeceptive mock attack
- provocationAct that triggers response
tempo · blade · engagement · bout · lunge · riposte · parry · tactical · deliberate · bait
subpoena
Writ requiring testimony
warrant · citation · notice · mandate · official · compulsory · directive · order · command · serve
- Cinderellaglass slipper, fairy godmother, Prince Charming, pumpkin, midnight
- communicationtelephone, conversation, inform, hand signal, messages
- hospitalityhotel, hotels, warmth, kindness, welcome
- social interactiongreeting, hello, goodbye, hi, bye
- weddingswedding, wedding dress, wedding cake, wedding ceremony, bride
- celebrationcelebration, celebrate, party, festive, festivity
invitationrejection
Denial of acceptance
exclusion · uninvitation · disinvitation · dismissal · rebuff
invitationdemand
Forceful request or requirement
command · order · summons · mandate · compulsion
invitationrepulsion
Disgust or pushing-away force
deterrent · discouragement · warning · prohibition · dissuasion
- wedding invitationNotice requesting ceremony attendance
- party invitationRequest to attend celebration
- invitation onlyAccess requires specific summons
- open invitation
- formal invitationsOfficial event summons
- invitation cardsFormal event summons