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Pedants' corner

It's 'invitation' not bloody 'invite'!

56 replies

FurryDogMother · 04/05/2015 14:35

Just that, really, it's been getting on my nerves for weeks. 'Invite' is a verb, not a noun! Thanks for the space to vent in.

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tethersend · 04/05/2015 14:37

Thank you.

Thank you so, so much.

CloserToFiftyThanTwenty · 04/05/2015 14:37

Agreed!

FadedRed123 · 04/05/2015 14:40

and while we're at it, it's 'AT the weekend' not 'ON the weekend'. Please...

IvanOsokin · 04/05/2015 14:42

I agree. Just seeing your thread title in active conversations made me happy!

MythicalKings · 04/05/2015 14:43

So true, and neither is it "of" an evening.

NoArmaniNoPunani · 04/05/2015 15:24

Yes. I'm glad I'm not the only one irritated by this.

Carpinteria · 04/05/2015 20:18

This irritates me so much - and MN is the worst offender.

PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 21/05/2015 23:51

Quote instead of quotation winds me up every time.

Arsenic · 21/05/2015 23:57
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BitOfFun · 22/05/2015 00:03

I used to get quite wound up about this too, until someone on here pointed out that we routinely use "record" to refer to a song/tune on vinyl or in the charts etc, when it is just a shortening of "recording". I had to concede the point, and feel much calmer reading mumsnet for it.

There is help out there, if you are prepared to accept it Wink.

ancientbuchanan · 22/05/2015 00:06

Thank you for quote as well.

Anyone else hate floor bring used for ground, pavement, road, field etc? Forest ok, ditto jungle, but not the others.

ancientbuchanan · 22/05/2015 00:06

Oh, and meet with. No, just meet.

Arsenic · 22/05/2015 00:12

I'm not sure I concede that 'record' IS an abbreviation of 'recording'.

'Record' as a noun predates the phonograph, I think. (On the record. The official record....)

BitOfFun · 22/05/2015 00:13

"Quote" follows the same logic as "record" too, I'd say. Although I certainly notice it- I just try to let it sail over my head in an attempt at being more Zen.

The one that really bothers me is "disinterested" used to mean "uninterested" or "not interested". I think its misuse risks losing a useful distinction: who wants to see a mediator that might die of boredom?

hoobypickypicky · 22/05/2015 00:13

I'm not alone. What a relief!

I could happily throttle people who say "invite" when they mean "invitation".

BitOfFun · 22/05/2015 00:14

Oh, NOW you're putting the cat amongst the pigeons, Arsenic Grin. My blood pressure is at stake here.

Arsenic · 22/05/2015 00:15

Yes I can get on board with that (the disinterested meaning impartial thing) but stop with your mad record comparator.

BitOfFun · 22/05/2015 00:16

I think that those black discs with grooves were originally known as recordings though ...

Arsenic · 22/05/2015 00:17

Sorry. Sad

You can believe anything you like. Even in the efficacy of homeopathic remedies. Anything is possible. Your mind is powerful.

elQuintoConyo · 22/05/2015 00:19

Kisses FurryDogMother

Can anyone enlighten me on 'spends' being shorthand for 'spending money'?When did this come about? "My daughter's school trip is costing £400 plus £100 spends", that type thing.

Makes me want to vomit, but I'm happy to be put right Grin

Arsenic · 22/05/2015 00:20

Let's pretend that I just pointed out that "invite" is a verb, never a noun.

BitOfFun · 22/05/2015 00:20

I think you may have just flipped me back into a state of perpetual irritation. Cheers for that.

Arsenic · 22/05/2015 00:22

Oh! Another one! "Wait list". It's a bloody waiting list!

It gives me a rash at key school application times.

(Is this edging towards anti-americanism?)

Arsenic · 22/05/2015 00:24

And 'wait staff' on a thread a few weeks ago. Hmm

Spends is awful.

Arsenic · 22/05/2015 00:25

I'm reaping my own punishment now Bit, if it makes you feel better Wink

Mistake to pop on here before bed Sad

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