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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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Inviting applications...
I noticed a recent trend on job postings globally: The phrase "we are inviting applications" is so commonly used, but it doesn't quite sound right. I was under the impression that invitations were for people, not objects (you are invited to an event / to do something). And as far as applications (and other documents) go, shouldn't the appropriate term be "accepting"?
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Hi, As you note, it's commonly said. It's also easy to understand, at least for native speakers. Other things we say.
- Hi, As you note, it's commonly said.
- It's also easy to understand, at least for native speakers.
- Other things we say.
- eg If you walk there after dark, you are inviting trouble.
- eg She is inviting attention by her strange behaviour.
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Hi,
As you note, it's commonly said. It's also easy to understand, at least for native speakers.
Other things we say.
eg If you walk there after dark, you are inviting trouble.
eg She is inviting attention by her strange behaviour.
Best wishes, Clive
As you note, it's commonly said. It's also easy to understand, at least for native speakers.
Other things we say.
eg If you walk there after dark, you are inviting trouble.
eg She is inviting attention by her strange behaviour.
Best wishes, Clive
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