Meaning & Definition of Respond in English
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Respond
/rɪspɑnd/
verb
1. Show a response or a reaction to something
synonym:
- react,
- respond
2. React verbally
- "She didn't want to answer"
- "Answer the question"
- "We answered that we would accept the invitation"
synonym:
- answer,
- reply,
- respond
3. Respond favorably or as hoped
- "The cancer responded to the aggressive therapy"
synonym:
- respond
Examples of using
I don't even know how to respond to that.
How did Tom respond to that news?
The patient didn't respond to treatment.