invited
Asked to come
Invited is the past tense and past participle of invite, describing someone who has been asked to attend an event, join a group, or participate in something.
To be invited suggests welcome inclusion—you don't crash a party if you're invited.
The word also works as an adjective: an invited guest, invited speakers at the conference.
When something is described as having invited trouble or criticism, it means the situation provoked or encouraged that response.
Generous treatment of guests
- warmthHeat you feel
- greetingExpression of welcome
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- friendlinessWarm, welcoming disposition
embrace · openness · acceptance · cordiality · graciousness · included · belonging · home
Request for reply
- guestlistRecord of expected attendees
- plus-oneAccompanying party guest
- seatingAvailable places to sit
- receptionAct of receiving guests
gala · banquet · ceremony · attire · etiquette · envelope · calligraphy · confirmation
Formal court notification
- solicitationSeeking to obtain
- callContact by phone
- appealFormal review request
- bidOffer to purchase
overture · ask · approach · beckon · entreat · propose · urge · enlist
Potential client or opportunity
- chanceLikelihood of occurrence
- openingGap or start
- offerProposal to provide
- proposalFormal plan for consideration
audition · interview · callback · tryout · pitch · networking · referral · introduction
Offering of respect
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- privilegeExclusive right or benefit
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- respectRegard with honor
prestige · accolade · homage · distinguished · esteemed · keynote · dignitary · commendation
hospitality
Generous treatment of guests
friendliness · embrace · openness · acceptance · cordiality · graciousness · included · belonging · home · guest
RSVP
Request for reply
reception · gala · banquet · ceremony · attire · etiquette · envelope · calligraphy · confirmation · acceptance
summons
Formal court notification
- solicitationSeeking to obtain
- callContact by phone
- appealFormal review request
bid · overture · ask · approach · beckon · entreat · propose · urge · enlist · recruit
prospect
Potential client or opportunity
proposal · audition · interview · callback · tryout · pitch · networking · referral · introduction · connection
tribute
Offering of respect
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- privilegeExclusive right or benefit
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
respect · prestige · accolade · homage · distinguished · esteemed · keynote · dignitary · commendation · compliment
- summonedsummoned, called, beckoned, invoked, hailed
- social contactsfriends, contacts, buddies, connections, acquaintances
- wedding invitationNotice requesting ceremony attendance
- party invitationRequest to attend celebration
- you're invited
- wedding inviteNotice of upcoming nuptials
- birthday inviteSummons to celebration
- party inviteRequest to attend celebration
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