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GrannyGrump · 05-22-2019, 01:42 AM

Vocabulary villains --- why, my stars and garters! Nobody mentioned "invite" ---

When did the word “invitation” degenerate into “invite”? I was raised up to respect my elders, pay my bills, and say "I sent you an invitation.”
NOT “I sent you an invite to my wedding.”

I think I first noticed it back when you could only get some internet service (gmail?) by “invite”, and every new client got a certain number of “invites” to hand out to friends and passing strangers.

That usage used to be restricted to semi-literate dolts (who would also say “a invite” instead of “an invite.)” Now it is standard usage in the best society.

Invite is a VERB, not a noun!

Sigh...

05-22-2019, 01:42 AM	#32932
GrannyGrump Obsessively Dedicated... Posts: 3,239 Karma: 35158061 Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA {back in the usa!} Device: Sony PRS-T2, ADE on PC	Vocabulary villains --- why, my stars and garters! Nobody mentioned "invite" --- When did the word “invitation” degenerate into “invite”? I was raised up to respect my elders, pay my bills, and say "I sent you an invitation.” NOT “I sent you an invite to my wedding.” I think I first noticed it back when you could only get some internet service (gmail?) by “invite”, and every new client got a certain number of “invites” to hand out to friends and passing strangers. That usage used to be restricted to semi-literate dolts (who would also say “a invite” instead of “an invite.)” Now it is standard usage in the best society. Invite is a VERB, not a noun! Sigh... Last edited by GrannyGrump; 05-22-2019 at 05:30 AM.