an inviting to come somewhere or do something; an invitation.

the message or note used in inviting; an invitation letter or card.

respectful treatment.

(gram.) (in the case of nouns) the case used in direct address to indicate the person or thing addressed; the vocative case.

an elaborate meal; a feast (esp. the one arranged in honour of a person); a banquet.

a sending off of a guest in a formal way, usu. with good wishes.

the act or an instance of talking together; verbal exchange of ideas, opinions, etc.; a conversation.