Spell Bee Word: invitation

Basic Details

Word: Invitation

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A written or spoken request asking someone to go somewhere or do something.

Synonyms: Request, summons, call

Antonyms: Exclusion, rejection

Idioms and Phrases

Come with an invitation: To be welcomed somewhere, usually because you were formally invited. Example: "You are welcome to the party; just come with an invitation!"
Extend an invitation: To formally ask someone to attend an event. Example: "We will extend an invitation to all our friends for the celebration."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She sent out an invitation to her birthday party to all her classmates.

Example 2: The invitation to the concert arrived in the mail last week, and I was so excited to attend.

Example 3: He politely declined the invitation to the wedding because he had another commitment.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the tradition of sending invitations dates back to ancient Rome, where people would use messengers to deliver messages requesting attendance at various ceremonies and events?

Famous Quote

"The best part of life is when your family becomes your friends, and your friends become your family. This is an invitation to cherish those connections." - Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "invitation" mean?

a) A formal request to attend an event
b) A type of dessert
c) A celebration
d) A type of game

Answer: a) A formal request to attend an event

2. Which of these is a synonym of "invitation"?

a) Call
b) Party
c) Celebration
d) Game

Answer: a) Call

3. Which word is the opposite of "invitation"?

a) Welcome
b) Exclusion
c) Request
d) Summons

Answer: b) Exclusion

4. Which sentence correctly uses "invitation"?

a) The invitation to the picnic ignored my friend.
b) She received an invitation to the formal dinner.
c) The invitation ran to the park.
d) He cooked the invitation with spices.

Answer: b) She received an invitation to the formal dinner.

5. Which idiom means to formally ask someone to attend an event?

a) Come with an invitation
b) Extend an invitation
c) In the middle of the invitation
d) Take an invitation for granted

Answer: b) Extend an invitation

Associated Words

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