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we were invited vs we have been invited

Both phrases are correct, but 'We were invited' is used to talk about a past event where an invitation was extended, while 'We have been invited' is used to indicate a recent invitation that still has relevance in the present.
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Last updated: December 18, 2024 • 8914 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about past events where an invitation was extended.

"we were invited"

This phrase is used to describe situations in the past where someone extended an invitation to 'us.' It indicates that the invitation occurred at a specific point in the past.

Examples:

  • We were invited to the party last night.
  • They were invited to the wedding ceremony.
  • She was invited to speak at the conference.
  • Jan 9, 2024 ... 5780 likes, 52 comments - dunkwun on January 9, 2024: "10 Januaries ago, we were invited to the Sundance Institutes's Screenwriting Lab, ...
  • Nov 16, 2022 ... OMG we were invited to the White House! The actual White House... yes we were there! @yourcoachjoey.
  • Sep 14, 2024 ... We were invited out to their #brickortreat Halloween event and had a great time. For all of the details of our trip out to Legoland, check out the highlight on ...
  • Oct 3, 2024 ... We were invited to a soft opening of The 146 in Zanesville, Ohio and the food was absolutely amazing! #foodie #mukbang #eating #tastetest ...
  • Oct 15, 2024 ... Left a present for the students at the school we were invited to sleep at during the Hurricane Helene response. · Comments Section.
  • Last night we were invited to attend the Awards Ceremony at the beautiful Lakes area of Kyiv, Bobritsa Film Festival. We didn't expect that we were...
  • Aug 25, 2024 ... 61 votes, 62 comments. My family is atheist and we were invited to a bar mitzvah. Our friends are aware we are atheist. We are also happy to ...
  • We were invited to a soft opening of The 146 in Zanesville, Ohio and the food was absolutely amazing! #foodie #mukbang #eating #tastetest #greatfood #Ohio.
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  • Oct 25, 2024 ... We were invited to pitch in the finals of the Deloitte Rising Star. As the youngest company in the finals, it was an honor to stand alongside the very best of ...

Alternatives:

  • We received an invitation.
  • An invitation was extended to us.
  • We got invited.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a recent invitation that still has relevance in the present.

"we have been invited"

This phrase is used to convey that 'we' have received an invitation recently and that the invitation is still valid or relevant at the time of speaking.

Examples:

  • We have been invited to the conference next week.
  • They have been invited to the dinner party.
  • She has been invited to join the committee.
  • Feb 9, 2024 ... We have been invited to be direct support of one of our all time favorite bands @rxbanditsofficial in their East Coast shows for the 20th anniversary of their ...
  • Aug 4, 2019 ... There is an example in my English textbook: • We have been invited to Hiro's New Year's party. But why “have been invited”, not “are ...
  • Aug 23, 2024 ... It's a great honour to tell you we have been invited by the mighty @faithlessofficial to play a couple of European shows with them in November.
  • Aug 23, 2013 ... We have been invited to join an Indian family for Diwali. What things should we have in mind before, during and after the celebration to ...
  • Apr 17, 2020 ... Revelation 19 - We have been invited to the Wedding Banquet of the Lamb | Day 5 · 'Halleluyah! For Adonai Elohei-Tzva'ot reigns! · Let us rejoice ...
  • We have been invited to the Premiere of the Teenage mutant ninja turtles mutant mayhem on Sunday and I didn't have anything to wear so I thought I would...
  • “We are in the desert because we have been invited there.” —Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, Reflection for the First Sunday of Lent. My brother-in-law died a few weeks ...
  • Apr 30, 2024 ... we have been invited to perform Devotion Ceremonies alongside Marilyn Manson. We appreciate your attendance. 8.03 Silver Springs, MD 8.17 ...
  • Aug 29, 2024 ... This Saturday we have been invited to Summit Grappling Academy Isle of Man for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu session. We have 14 more spaces ...

Alternatives:

  • We have received an invitation.
  • An invitation has been extended to us.
  • We got invited.

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