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inviting vs invitation

Both 'inviting' and 'invitation' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Inviting' is a verb form used to describe the act of inviting someone, while 'invitation' is a noun used to refer to the actual request or offer to attend an event.

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inviting

The word 'inviting' is the present participle form of the verb 'invite'. It is used to describe the act of inviting someone to an event or gathering.

Use 'inviting' when you want to describe the action of extending an invitation to someone. It is often used in sentences like 'She is inviting her friends to the party.'

Examples:

The hostess is inviting guests to the dinner party.
He is inviting his colleagues to the conference.
They are inviting neighbors to the barbecue.
She is inviting classmates to her birthday celebration.
We are inviting family members to the reunion.

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Werobably should have talked to you guys before inviting our friends over.
You inviting Hannah to move in with you.
Look, he's inviting us into a private chat.
I asked you why you're inviting me to your house.
Listen, you guys, thanks for inviting me.
Thanks for inviting me, Oliver.
Because I'm inviting you guys to join.
I'm thinking of inviting Patricia to opening night.
But he insisted on inviting the whole class.
I am inviting you to the fair as my personal guest.
I am inviting you to hang out with the cul-de-sac crew.
Not now, Leonard Mikayla's inviting me to a party.
Very clever, lynette - inviting the joker over to scare me.
They tricked her into inviting people over for a sŽance.
Well, I have these amazing tickets, and I was thinking about inviting someone...
I'm inviting lots of people.
It's like inviting the Seattle Mariners to a World Series game.
I got the impression he was inviting you fishing tomorrow.
Abed's really good at inviting people.
My wife's inviting you to lunch.

Alternatives:

extending an invitation
asking someone to come
offering an invitation
requesting the presence of
calling on someone to attend

invitation

The word 'invitation' is a noun that refers to the act of inviting someone to an event or gathering. It is the formal request or offer to attend.

Use 'invitation' when you want to refer to the actual request or offer to attend an event. It is often used in sentences like 'She received an invitation to the wedding.'

Examples:

She sent out invitations to her birthday party.
He received an invitation to the gala.
They are responding to the wedding invitations.
She declined the invitation to the conference.
We are waiting for the formal invitation to the event.

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Alternatives:

invite
offer to attend
request to come
summons to an event
call to participate

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