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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; < F r(épondez) s('il) v(ous) p(laît) please reply
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RSVP  
abbr.   French
répondez s'il vous plaît (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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