you are invited vs you invited

The phrases 'you are invited' and 'you invited' have different meanings and are used in different contexts. 'You are invited' is the correct phrase to use when extending an invitation to someone, while 'you invited' is used to indicate that someone has already extended an invitation to someone else.

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you are invited

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when extending an invitation to someone.

Use 'you are invited' when you want to extend an invitation to someone. It is a polite and common way to invite someone to an event or gathering.

Examples:

You are invited to the party on Saturday.
You are invited to join us for dinner tonight.
You are invited to attend the conference next week.

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On the 27th of this month you are invited to my wedding with Cristina.
The waltz you are invited to Calvary.
In two days we will inaugurate the farm and you are invited.
But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place (Lk 14, 8-10).
In your work you are invited to collaborate with all men of good will.
At the foot of the Castle, in the dry ditch, you are invited to measure your address through firing crossbow.
[Pastor Denise] And now, friends, we've come to the time where you are invited to share your testimony.
I usually prefer to eat a Sabih over a Falafel, but you are invited to try and judge by yourself.
In this group you are invited to uncover love in all its different ways.
LAMB. Right there you are invited to buy the first work of her forthcoming solo career...
To relax and enjoy yourselves you are invited on our terrace which is protected from the wind or on our lawn.
And the r est of you are invited, too.
Party I'm having tonight in 308. Obviously, you are invited.
Please note: On Sundays when there is restricted access to the Cathedral, you are invited to attend a service instead.
On 30th June you are invited to visit our farm, where we will create wreaths, bundles, and other decorative scented products.
During your stay in the Abasto Hotel, you are invited to savour international dishes in the Volver Restaurant.
Last August Sunday you are invited to the next prom, this time with the participation of the Great wind ensemble music school Letovice. Beginning at 15.00 pm.
Yes, while ordering you are invited to fill out a form with your address which will, by default, serve as billing and delivery address.
If you are invited to sit in the front seat, get suspicious, (the driver will want to persuade you about things).
To learn the Art of Kerala cooking, you are invited to share & to take back the culinary skills of your host, Neema.

Alternatives:

You are welcome to come.
You are cordially invited.
You are invited to participate.
You are invited to join.
You are invited to be a part of.

you invited

This phrase is correct and is used to indicate that someone has already extended an invitation to someone else.

Use 'you invited' when referring to the action of inviting someone that has already taken place. It is used to describe the past event of extending an invitation.

Examples:

You invited Sarah to the party last week.
You invited me to the concert on Friday.
You invited them to the wedding.

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You know, I'm so glad you invited me.
I was wondering why you invited me tonight.
To prove your courage, you invited to dinner the Commander's ghost.
It's not like I don't understand why you invited him.
We corresponded and you invited me for breakfast.
I think 'cause you invited him.
Admit it, you invited me just to make him jealous.
Which is probably what Greg was thinking when you invited him to dinner.
Eric says that you invited little Dima into your home.
I'm so happy you invited me over.
That's why you invited me here.
And then you invited another climber to lick your toehold.
So that's why you invited me here.
But speaking of business, I see you invited Sanjay here.
I understand the real reason that you invited me on this team.
You should know that because you invited me.
I must say I was surprised when you invited me over.
But I am only here because you invited me.
Then you invited me to lunch.
So you invited me here to show me a tracking device.

Alternatives:

You extended an invitation.
You asked someone to come.
You offered an invitation.
You requested someone's presence.
You gave an invite.

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