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RSVP
[ ahr-es-vee-pee ]
verb (used without object)
- to reply to an invitation:
Don't forget to RSVP before Thursday.
noun
- a reply to an invitation:
He sent a lovely bouquet of flowers with his RSVP.
- (used on an invitation to indicate that the favor of a reply is requested.)
RSVP
abbreviation for
- répondez s'il vous plaît
R.S.V.P.
- Please reply or answer. From the French, “répondez s'il vous plaît,” meaning “respond if you please.”
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Example Sentences
Admission is free, but by invitation only, and advance RSVP is required.
And in conclusion, may I please remind you it does not say RSVP on the Statue of Liberty.
Please RSVP to editor[at]frumforum.com if you would "definitely" or "probably" attend.
(2) If you feel sure you will be able to attend, please RSVP in advance.
"RSVP" is a mournful letter, in response to a wedding invitation, from a man whose best friend stole his girlfriend.
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