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respond Definition and Meaning in English (respond definition)

verb
Quick Answer • Definition

Respond definition: To say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done.

Definitions of Respond

  1. 1verb

    To say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done.

  2. 2verb

    To react positively or suitably to a treatment, stimulus, or action.

Example Sentences

business

“Please respond to my email by tomorrow.”

medical

“The patient did not respond to the medication.”

casual

“How did she respond to the news?”

Inflected Word Forms

past tenseresponded
present participleresponding
nounresponse
agent nounresponder
adjectiveresponsive

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

respond tocollocation

To react or reply to something or someone.

respond in kindexpression

To react to an action or gesture by making a similar one.

Frequently Asked Questions: Respond in English

What is the meaning of Respond in English?▼
Respond definition: To say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done.
How do you translate 'Respond' to English?▼
'Respond' translates to 'respond' in English. Respond definition: To say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done.
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