RSVP: Meaning and Definition of

RSVP

Pronunciation: (är'es'vē'pē'), [key]
— v., n., pl. RSVPed RSVP'd, RSVPing RSVP'ing, RSVP's.
—v.i.
  1. to reply to an invitation: Don't forget to RSVP before Thursday.
—n.
  1. a reply to an invitation: He sent a lovely bouquet of flowers with his RSVP.
  2. (used on an invitation to indicate that the favor of a reply is requested).
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