10 letters · 13 points in Scrabble
noun a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
noun a tempting allurement
originFrom Middle English invitacioun, ynvytacioun, from Latin invītātio, reinforced by Middle French invitation. By surface analysis, invite + -ation. Displaced native Middle English lathinge from Old English laþung (see dialectal English lathing).
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