 Invite vs. Invitation This mistake is so common that many accept it as an alternative. However, you should avoid it if you want to speak English properly. Let's take a closer look. Invite is a verb and refers to asking someone if they'd like to do something or go somewhere. For example, I want to invite all my friends to a barbecue party. Invitation, on the other hand, is a noun and refers to the actual message asking someone if they'd like to do something or go somewhere. For example, I send out an invitation to all my friends. What people often do is using invite as a noun. The sentence, I haven't responded to her invite yet, is therefore incorrect. I hope this clears up any confusion. That's it for today. See you next time.