Invitation for all vs Invitation to all

Both 'invitation for all' and 'invitation to all' are commonly used phrases in English. They are both correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Invitation for all' is used when referring to the purpose or reason for the invitation, while 'invitation to all' is used when indicating the recipients of the invitation.

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Invitation for all

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the purpose or reason for the invitation, emphasizing that it is intended for everyone.

Examples:

This is an invitation for all to join the celebration.
The event is an invitation for all to come together and share their ideas.

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Of course, the agreement does not abolish the invitations and their validation for all EU citizens applying for Russian visas.
issue invitations to tender for all types of contracts, with a suspension clause; and
This price was included in the invitation for submitting offers sent to all potentially interested operators in 2003.
We are pleased that Ukraine has generously provided invitations for international monitoring of the elections by ODIHR.
First, imperative to have invitation for admittance to the ball.
The invitation for the 27this confirmed!
I brought invitations for a great reception.
It'll serve as his invitation for the party tonight.
Sent out invitations for this affair?
I got your invitation for the party this Weekend.
This is a riddle invitation for my party tonight.
The Booth brothers have extended an invitation for tea.
He always accepts five invitations for every night.
Where's my invitation for your wedding?
Printed up some invitations for our party Friday night.
I should've known better than to accept her invitation for tea.
The State Department has arranged invitations for the two of you.
Extend an invitation for parley on the eve of his defeat.
I hereby accept your invitation for re-employment.
Gino has come with an invitation for us.

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Invitation to all

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the recipients of the invitation, emphasizing that it is extended to everyone.

Examples:

We extend this invitation to all members of the community.
The invitation to all employees is for the annual company picnic.

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In any event, I view the intervention of Parliament as an attempt to stiffen its resolve and an invitation to all the parties involved to ensure that the trans-European transport network actually sees the light of day.
The invitation to all the Baltic States to join NATO, which it is expected the current members of the alliance will issue in November 2002, will start a welcome process for security structures in the Baltic Sea region.
Parliament can now only take Paragraph 22 of the Council conclusions literally and regard its opinion as a first contribution in response to the Council's invitation to all parties to ensure an effective follow-up to the conclusions.
Calls on the Council and the Member States to support the proposal made at UN level that countries acceding to UN human rights instruments should furnish a standing invitation to all relevant UN Special Rapporteurs;
Reiterates its call on the Council and Member States to support the proposal made at UN level that countries acceding to UN human rights instruments should issue a standing invitation to all relevant UN Special Rapporteurs;
Urges the Israeli government to issue a standing invitation to all the thematic mechanisms of the UNCHR to visit Israel and the Occupied Territories;
In the face of the slightest risk, the precautionary principle has become an invitation to abandon all responsibility.
Mr President, like many others, I am keen to take up the invitation to highlight all initiatives aimed at avoiding injustice against women.
In conclusion, I call on all my colleagues to support this report and I take this opportunity to extend an invitation to you all to visit Cyprus in 2008, to enjoy Cypriot hospitality and to spend your euros freely in the sun.
Calls on the government to co-operate fully with the UN including issuing standing invitations to all the thematic mechanisms of the UNCHR to visit Colombia;
Let these words once again stand as an open invitation to our colleagues and all interlocutors to return to the path of normality and harmony through dialogue.
Will the Commission investigate whether the competent Greek authority issued an invitation to tender to all Community air carriers established in Greece?
Although he offered me that invitation to come back because all is forgiven, I regret to say that I cannot reciprocate.
Email invitations will be sent to all participants and allow them to reply.
Why, even the invitations are all ready to be sent.
Requests from the Commission and the Council an overview of countries which have not issued standing invitations to all Special Mechanisms, Special Rapporteurs and Special Representatives of the United Nations;
Requests from the Commission and the Council an overview of countries which have not issued standing invitations to all Special Mechanisms, Special Rapporteurs and Special Representatives of the United Nations;
issue invitations to tender for all types of contracts, with a suspension clause; and
Email invitations will be sent to all participants and allow them to accept this task.
All invitations to tender must include information concerning the obligations relating to provisions on protection and working conditions and protection of the environment, pursuant to Annex XII D.

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Invitation for all vs Invitation to all