English

Verb

rsvp

1. (informal) To respond to an invitation, usually to indicate that one will be coming to the corresponding event.

   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.

Alternative forms

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

Anagrams

• PVRs

French

Etymology

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

Abbreviation

rsvp

1. (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.