rsvp

See also: RSVP, r. s. v. p., r.s.v.p., R.S.V.P., and R. S. V. P.

English

Verb

rsvp

(informal) Alternative letter-case form of RSVP
Will you rsvp for the party?

When did you rsvp to the wedding invitation?

Usage notes

Generally one rsvps to invitations and rsvps for events, as in the example sentences provided. An RSVP regrets only means that the sender will assume the invited people will come unless they reply.

Anagrams

PVRs, RPVs, RVPs, RVSP

French

Etymology

Initialism of répondez s'il vous plaît (“please respond”).

Abbreviation

rsvp

(at the end of a letter) Please reply.

Alternative forms

RSVP, R.S.V.P., R. S. V. P., r.s.v.p., r. s. v. p.

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