r. s. v. p.'ed

RSVP

[ahr-es-vee-pee] verb, RSVPed or RSVP'd, RSVPing or RSVP'ing, noun, plural RSVP's.
verb (used without object)
1.
to reply to an invitation: Don't forget to RSVP before Thursday.
noun
2.
a reply to an invitation: He sent a lovely bouquet of flowers with his RSVP.
3.
(used on an invitation to indicate that the favor of a reply is requested).
Also, R.S.V.P.


Origin:
1895–1900; < French r(épondez) s('il) v(ous) p(laît) please reply

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RSVP
 
abbreviation for
répondez s'il vous plaît
 
[French: please reply]

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Abbreviations & Acronyms
RSVP
  1. French répondez s'il vous plaǐt (respond if you please—that is, a response is expected)

  2. Resource Reservation Protocol

  3. Retired and Seniors Volunteers Program

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