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respond
[ ri-spond ]
verb (used without object)
- to reply or answer in words:
to respond briefly to a question.
Synonyms:
- to make a return by some action as if in answer:
to respond generously to a charity drive.
Synonyms: , ,
- to react favorably.
- Physiology. to exhibit some action or effect as if in answer; react:
Nerves respond to a stimulus.
- to correspond (usually followed by to ).
- Bridge. to make a response.
verb (used with object)
- to say in answer; reply.
noun
- Architecture. a half pier, pilaster, or the like projecting from a wall as a support for a lintel or an arch, the other side of which is supported on a free-standing pier or column.
- Ecclesiastical.
- a short anthem chanted at intervals during the reading of a lection.
respond
/ ɪˈɒԻ /
verb
- to state or utter (something) in reply
- intr to act in reply; react
to respond by issuing an invitation
- intrfoll byto to react favourably
this patient will respond to treatment
- an archaic word for correspond
noun
- architect a pilaster or an engaged column that supports an arch or a lintel
- Christianity a choral anthem chanted in response to a lesson read at a church service
Derived Forms
- ˈDzԻ, noun
- ˈDzԻԳ, noun
Other Word Forms
- v··DzԻ verb
- ܲr·DzԻiԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of respond1
Example Sentences
Video from the body-worn cameras of several responding officers was obstructed by a fence around Lauren’s yard; officers could be heard yelling at Lauren to drop her gun for several minutes.
The Justice Department and Immigration and Customs Enforcement did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The company did not respond to our requests for further comment.
The Nigerian High Commission did not respond to our requests for comment.
Munster - who won their past 10 games against Welsh opposition - responded with two tries of their own either side of half-time.
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