1. (n.) The act of inviting; solicitation; the requesting of a person's company; as, an invitation to a party, to a dinner, or to visit a friend.

2. (n.) A document written or printed, or spoken words, conveying the message by which one is invited.

3. (n.) Allurement; enticement.

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