for the invitation vs for invitation

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'For the invitation' is used when referring to a specific invitation, while 'for invitation' is used in a more general sense. The choice between the two depends on whether you are talking about a particular invitation or invitations in general.

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for the invitation

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific invitation.

Use 'for the invitation' when you are talking about a particular invitation that has been extended to someone.

Examples:

Thank you for the invitation to your party.
I am grateful for the invitation to the conference.

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Thanks for the invitation, Oscar.
Thank you very much for the invitation.
The maximum amount of the refund for the invitation in question shall be fixed in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 41 within three working days following the expiry of the time limit and in the light of the tenders received.
What I mean is, I am grateful for the invitation, if a little surprised.
I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for the invitation for me to address the sitting of the Pan-African Parliament which will be held in three weeks' time.
Thank you very much for the invitation.
Well, then... I thank you for the invitation and I look forward to attending.
So let me start by thanking Parliament for the invitation and the opportunity to make this statement on trade defence.
I am grateful for the invitation I have received to address the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset.
Thank you for the invitation, Mr Boulland, I shall see what I can do.
Well, thanks for the invitation, but that's the last thing in the world I want to do right now.
Ivan, thank you for the invitation, but I just... I just don't think that larping is really my thing.
I would like to start by thanking the organisers of this conference for the invitation to reflect together on the topics related to the next G8 summit.
I would like first of all to thank the President of Altagamma, Leonardo Ferragamo, for the invitation to participate to this conference.
Thanks for the invitation, but you're the politician, Will.
Madam President, on behalf of the Commission I should first like to thank the House for the invitation to make a statement on this matter.
Member of the Commission. Mr President, firstly, I am very grateful for the invitation and I will definitely come, but I shall only listen to the debate and not intervene in the proceedings of the committee.
The typography... Asked me for the invitation text.
Let me start by thanking you for the invitation today.
Mrs. Mueller, thank you so much for the invitation.

Alternatives:

for that invitation
for this invitation
for your invitation
for her invitation
for his invitation

for invitation

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to invitations in a general sense.

Use 'for invitation' when discussing invitations in a broad or general manner, without specifying a particular one.

Examples:

She is responsible for invitation distribution.
The company is known for its elegant invitations.

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Reactions from specialised committees and from political groups seem generally positive, with the possible exception of too tight planning and short deadlines for invitations.
We shall try to comply with the requests for invitations and draft proposals.
(1) Article 4 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3149/92(2) lays down detailed rules for invitations to tender as regards the organisation of supplies in the Member States participating in the Community measure.
3. Requests to participate and tenders which do not satisfy all the essential requirements set out in the supporting documentation for invitations to tender or the specific requirements laid down therein shall be eliminated.
managing procedures for invitations to tender and negotiations to carry out external studies and acquire external expertise.
Article 4 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3149/92 lays down detailed rules for invitations to tender as regards the organisation of supplies in the Member States participating in the Community measure for the distribution of food from intervention stocks for the benefit of the most deprived persons.
In particular, my group has requested the Commission to submit the relevant documentation after decisions have been taken concerning definition of the nature of the objectives of the various programmes and the timetable for invitations to tender.
Requests to participate and tenders which do not satisfy all the essential requirements set out in the supporting documentation for invitations to tender or the specific requirements laid down therein shall be eliminated.
takes the view, nevertheless, that certain legal standards are needed in the public procurement area - and specifically for invitations to tender - to give those offering Fair Trade products the chance to participate;
Once more calls on the European Court of Auditors to carry out an audit of the procedures for invitations to tender and on record-keeping in the context of the PHARE and TACIS programmes;
I once again thank you for this invitation and for your hospitality.
Next time, wait for an invitation.
I'm most grateful for your invitation, Earl Kalf.
Got tired of waiting for my invitation.
No, I'm not fishing for an invitation.
Thanks for the invitation, Oscar.
Thank you very much for the invitation.
I wasn't fishing for an invitation.
Friendship does not wait for an invitation, mister.
All this gushing... it seems like someone's angling for an invitation.

Alternatives:

for invitations
regarding the invitation
concerning the invitation
about the invitation
related to the invitation

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