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rsvping

RSVP
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahr-es-vee-pee]
    • /ˈɑrˈɛsˈviˈpi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahr-es-vee-pee]
    • /ˈɑrˈɛsˈviˈpi/

Definitions of rsvping word

  • verb without object rsvping to reply to an invitation: Don't forget to RSVP before Thursday. 1
  • noun plural rsvping a reply to an invitation: He sent a lovely bouquet of flowers with his RSVP. 1
  • noun plural rsvping (used on an invitation to indicate that the favor of a reply is requested). 1

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Origin of rsvping

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < French r(épondez) s('il) v(ous) p(laît) please reply

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Parts of speech for Rsvping

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

rsvping popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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