Invitation

/ɪnvɪtˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

Invitation

a written or spoken request to someone, asking them to attend a party or event

a tempting allurement

Examples

1. We received an invitation to their wedding.

2. Please mail the invitations for the party to me.

3. The lunch invitation was clearly a fishing expedition to obtain information about his private life.

4. I don't think I'll be able to attend the party, but thank you for the invitation.