get an invitation

Meaning

This phrase means to receive a formal or informal request to attend an event, such as a wedding, party, or meeting. It can refer to physical cards, digital invites, or verbal offers. It is commonly used in social and professional relationship contexts.

Examples

• Did you get an invitation to Sarah's wedding next month?

  Did you get an invitation to Sarah's wedding next month?

• I was hoping to get an invitation to the networking dinner, but my inbox is still empty.

  I was hoping to get an invitation to the networking dinner, but my inbox is still empty.

• As soon as we get an invitation, we need to RSVP so they can finalize the guest count.

  As soon as we get an invitation, we need to RSVP so they can finalize the guest count.

• He was thrilled to get an invitation to speak at the annual conference.

  He was thrilled to get an invitation to speak at the annual conference.

• If you don't get an invitation by Friday, you should probably check your spam folder.

  If you don't get an invitation by Friday, you should probably check your spam folder.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I got an invitation for the party.

  ✓ I got an invitation to the party.

  We use the preposition 'to' after 'invitation' when referring to the event you are invited to join.

• ✗ I received an invite card.

  ✓ I got an invitation.

  'Invite card' is unnatural. In English, we say 'get/receive an invitation' or simply 'get an invite' in casual conversation.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I hope we ___ to their housewarming party next week.

  💡 Receive a request to attend.

  Show answer

  get an invitation

• Did you ever ___ to join the private online group?

  💡 Receive an offer to join.

  Show answer

  get an invitation