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respond

res·pond

UK/ɹɪˈspɒnd/ US/ɹəˈspɒnd/ common

verb

1.

show a response or a reaction to something

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2.

reply or respond to

  • “She didn”
  • “;”
  • “;”
Synonyms
3.

respond favorably or as hoped

  • “The cancer responded to the aggressive therapy”

Origin

From Middle English respounden, from Old French respondre, from Late Latin respondō, from Latin respondeō. Cf. Modern French répondre.

Phrases

  • responding variable

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