■ noun
1》 a written or verbal request inviting someone to go somewhere or to do something.
↘the action of inviting.
2》 a situation or action inviting a particular outcome or response.
■ noun
1》 a written or verbal request inviting someone to go somewhere or to do something.
↘the action of inviting.
2》 a situation or action inviting a particular outcome or response.
Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004