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Would it be unreasonable to point out that...

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Nanny0gg · 27/02/2014 23:34

...the word is invitation not invite!!

You receive an invitation to a wedding. You have therefore been invited to said wedding.

As MN is going to be inundated with wedding-related threads in the next few months (if the last two are anything to go by), I don't think my nerves can take much more confusion over the two words.

Please all, exert yourselves a little and type those four extra letters. It really won't take up that much of your time and will soothe my shredded nerves.

I'd be very, very grateful.

Nanny0gg
Pedant-at-Large

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MoonRover · 27/02/2014 23:35

Unreasonable?

I wouldn't of thought so.

puntasticusername · 27/02/2014 23:38

You're right, it's discusting.

MrsTerryPratchett · 27/02/2014 23:39

Should I issue you with an invite to Pedants' Corner Nanny?

CommunistLegoBloc · 27/02/2014 23:40

Literally makes my blood boil.

I don't think you need to be so pacific about which one it is though.

BlackeyedSusan · 27/02/2014 23:45
Wine

looks like you are going to need it.

(should that be your so someone can shout "house!")

(ps sorry about the lack of capitals. put it down to ds sitting on the keyboard)

fideline · 27/02/2014 23:49

Not as bad as 'wait list' but nearly

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Nanny0gg · 28/02/2014 00:17
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AcaciaBeez · 28/02/2014 00:26

Excuse my stupidity but what is an invite then?

bedouincheek · 28/02/2014 00:30

weight four it

AcaciaBeez · 28/02/2014 00:49

I'm going to go for a wild guess and guess it should only be used as a verb?

AcaciaBeez · 28/02/2014 00:51

Therefore, I can invite you to my wedding with this invitation.
Ah, I fear I may face the wrath of pendants if I'm wrong.

IneedAwittierNickname · 28/02/2014 00:53

I think you're correct Acacia
But then I'm not an expert and could well be wrong too!

IneedAwittierNickname · 28/02/2014 00:53

I think you're correct Acacia
But then I'm not an expert and could well be wrong too!

IneedAwittierNickname · 28/02/2014 00:54

I think you're correct Acacia
But then I'm not an expert and could well be wrong too!

IneedAwittierNickname · 28/02/2014 00:55

Oh crap, sorry! Stupid phone

AcaciaBeez · 28/02/2014 00:58

However, it seems it can be used as a noun...
www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/invite

IneedAwittierNickname · 28/02/2014 01:01

Tbh I'd say "i got an invite" in rl. But then,.I'm a lazy speaker, and even when I know the rules, I don't always stick.to them!

TulipOHare · 28/02/2014 01:02

Reminds me of my old Classics teacher.

"It's not a quote, it's a QUOTATION!"

Has stayed with me ever since!

Anonymai · 28/02/2014 01:07

But but but it can be used as a noun. So yabu.

BillyBanter · 28/02/2014 01:24

If only you could shut all the posts away in a draw where you can't see them.

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Nanny0gg · 28/02/2014 08:48

Reminds me of my old Classics teacher. "It's not a quote, it's a QUOTATION!" Has stayed with me ever since!

I love that teacher!

But but but it can be used as a noun. So yabu.

Can be, for sloppy informal use, but shouldn't be. IM(aged)O

And as for the rest of you...

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