inviting me to vs inviting me for

Both 'inviting me to' and 'inviting me for' are commonly used phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. 'Inviting me to' is used when referring to the action of inviting someone to an event or place, while 'inviting me for' is used when referring to the purpose or reason for the invitation.

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inviting me to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to inviting someone to an event or place.

This phrase is used when someone is inviting you to a specific event, place, or activity. It indicates the action of extending an invitation.

Examples:

She is inviting me to her birthday party.
They invited me to join them for dinner.
He invited me to the concert.
Who will you invite to the wedding?
They always invite me to their gatherings.

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And thank you for inviting me to this big muckety-muck lunch here.
Thank you for inviting me to play flashlight games with you guys.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for inviting me to discuss with you at this sitting the economic Stability and Growth Pact.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, let me first of all thank you for doing me the honour of inviting me to speak in plenary.
Not now, Leonard Mikayla's inviting me to a party.
I can't believe you're inviting me to a black-tie dinner night of.
You're inviting me to a wedding?
You're inviting me to go rock-climing?
I asked you why you're inviting me to your house.
Now that we've moved on to awkward drinks in my boss's room, thank you so much for inviting me to dinner.
Dear friends, I would like to express all the joy I feel... and the recognition I owe to our Mayor... for inviting me to this ceremony.
for inviting me to dinner ut don't worry...
Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the Members of the Court of Auditors I would like to thank you all for inviting me to present the 23rd Annual Report of the Court.
Mr President, let me start by thanking Parliament for inviting me to this important debate on the European Union's foreign policy, security and defence in the plenary sitting of the European Parliament.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, Mr President-in-Office of the Council, I would like to start by thanking you for inviting me to this debate on the Stability and Growth Pact.
Mr President, on behalf of the Members of the European Court of Auditors, I would like to thank you for inviting me to present the 24th Annual Report of the Court for the 2000 financial year.
Mr President of the European Parliament, Honourable Members, Mr President of the Commission, ladies and gentlemen, I thank you for inviting me to speak to you, in this building where the democratic heart of Europe beats.
Well, let's just say in this case it means... your health and thank you for inviting me to dinner.
[LIMA] Thank you for inviting me to this wonderful transmission.
And you inviting me to a Jammy Jam.

Alternatives:

asking me to
offering me to
requesting me to
urging me to
encouraging me to

inviting me for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to the purpose or reason for the invitation.

This phrase is used when someone is inviting you for a specific purpose or reason, such as a meal, an event, or an activity. It indicates the purpose of the invitation.