upon an invitation vs on an invitation

Both "upon an invitation" and "on an invitation" are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Upon an invitation" is more formal and emphasizes the action happening as a result of receiving an invitation. "On an invitation" is more commonly used and simply indicates the occurrence happening in relation to the invitation.

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upon an invitation

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in everyday language. It is more formal and emphasizes the action happening as a result of receiving an invitation.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is happening as a result of receiving an invitation. It is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language.

Examples:

Upon an invitation from the President, she attended the gala event.
He decided to speak at the conference upon an invitation from the organizers.

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The EU only observes upon invitation from the host country.
Representatives of Member States may participate in the meetings either on their own initiative or upon invitation by the Advisory Group.
A representative of the Commission may participate as an observer in the meetings of the Supervisory Board upon invitation.
Upon invitation of the Mediation Panel, experts may attend specific Mediation Panel meetings if their expertise is required.
I happened upon that invitation guest list for the British embassy thing.
By the way, totally different subject - I happened upon that invitation guest list for the British embassy thing.
This group, which brings together the Economics and Finance ministers of the 11 euro area Member States, the European Commission and, upon invitation, representatives of the ECB, is a forum for the discussion of issues connected with their respective responsibilities for the single currency.
Upon invitation of the Chair, a representative of the European Commission and/or a representative of the European Banking Authority may participate in the meetings as observers.
other ITD Leaders with an interest in the results of the ITD upon invitation.
make oral statements during the meetings upon the invitation of the chairman;
The transmission system operators who are parties to the existing transport contracts may participate in the discussions regarding the bundling arrangement at any time, upon invitation of the network users who are parties to the existing transport contracts.
Upon invitation by the relevant committee, representatives of the Agency may attend meetings or exchanges of views organised by Council of Europe human rights monitoring committees or committees set up under partial agreements as observers.
The Commission has been happy to contribute to the commemorative events which took place in Gdansk three weeks ago, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of these historic events, upon the invitation of the Polish Government and of the honourable Members of this Parliament.
Upon the invitation of the Commission under Article 13(3) of Regulation (EC) No 773/2004, the manufacturer of the label material also attended the Oral Hearing and expressed their views.
Within 15 working days of the date of receipt of the copy of the notification, a Member State, on its own initiative or upon the invitation of the Commission, may inform the Commission, which shall inform the undertakings concerned, that:
Maybe Nikki couldn't wrangle an invitation.
My mother taught me an invitation is optional.
I gave you licence - an invitation.
An invitation to a movie premiere.
Could be an invitation or something.

Alternatives:

Upon receiving an invitation
In response to an invitation
Following an invitation
Upon being invited
Upon receiving the invitation

on an invitation

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It simply indicates that something is happening in relation to the invitation.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is happening in relation to the invitation. It is a more common and straightforward way of expressing this relationship.

Examples:

She wrote her name on the invitation.
The event details are printed on the invitation.

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This is especially true when a researcher or scientist comes to Brussels on an invitation from the Commission, for example, to evaluate research and scientific projects.
While the ECB's participation in meetings of the EFC derives directly from Article 114 of the Treaty, its participation in meetings of the EPC was, until September 2000, based solely on an invitation from the Chairman of the EPC.
It was also argued that the role of the depository State should be neutral, and that the accession procedure should not be based on an invitation to accede issued by that State.
On an invitation you'd put The Right Reverend the Lord Billy Smith,

Alternatives:

In the invitation
With the invitation
As per the invitation
According to the invitation
Based on the invitation

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upon an invitation vs on an invitation