Invite!

It's not just you phoenix this use of a verb for a noun is so irritating. However, this has come up before and there is evidence that it has been in use for several hundred years. What can I say?!

Good evening phoenix, its a surprise to see you here on AIBU. In the scale of current irritants, I can't say I find myself getting wound up by the misuse of the word Invite when what's meant is invitation. It's becoming what I suspect is now known as a 'thing'

No UANBU but am I bovvered, not really. As you were.

I think it is just the way language has evolved over the years. I would use the word "invitation" in such circumstances but don't mind what other people do.

A phrase that always amuses me is when people talk about "toileting the children" instead of "taking the children to the toilet". No doubt I am being petty but I suppose we all notice different things when listening to other people.

We've had this one before (sorry Phoenix) and someone found a link explaining that the word "invite (n)" was almost as old as "invitation".

www.gransnet.com/forums/pedants_corner/1230949-Invites?pg=2&order=

Maggiemaybe in the 2nd post on the 2nd page.

And guess who started the thread!

Oh yes ! Hallelujah! Someone else who shares my pet hate.
I will invite someone to my house and give them a written invitation. Can't bear ' Give an invite'. or if it is an ancient use

I dont like it either. I also dont like someone being 'tasked' to do something or being 'gifted' a present.