Meaning & use
RSVP'd
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“RSVP'd” is a form of “RSVP”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
verbintransitiveinformal
Replied to an invitation to say whether you will attend.
Grammar: No object; often followed by 'to': 'RSVP'd to the invitation'.
Patterns
- RSVP'd to something
- RSVP'd for something
I RSVP'd to the wedding last week.
She hasn't RSVP'd yet, so we don't know if she's coming.
Word forms
| base form | RSVP |
|---|---|
| third person singular | RSVPs |
| past tense | RSVP'd |
| past participle | RSVP'd |
| -ing form | RSVPing |
Common combinations
- RSVP'd to
- He RSVP'd to the party immediately.
- RSVP'd for
- We RSVP'd for two people.
- already RSVP'd
- I've already RSVP'd, so you can count me in.
Synonyms and how they differ
- replied
- More formal and general; does not specifically mean responding to an invitation.
- responded
- Also formal; can be used for any response, not just invitations.
Word family
- RSVP verb
- To reply to an invitation.
Commonly confused: RSVP'd or RSVP?
RSVP'd vs RSVP
The base form, used in the present tense or as a noun; 'RSVP'd' is only the past tense.
Practice
Choose the correct sentence:
Choose one answer.
The verb RSVP is intransitive and takes 'to' before the event or invitation. 'RSVP'd the invitation' is missing a preposition; 'for' is used for the number of guests, not the event; 'at' is not used.
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