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respond

verb

show a response or a reaction to something

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
R
Ends with
D
Contains
ES
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɹəˈspɒnd

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. show a response or a reaction to something

verb

  1. respond favorably or as hoped

    “The cancer responded to the aggressive therapy”

verb

  1. react verbally

    “She didn't want to answer”

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Example Sentences

The cancer responded to the aggressive therapy
She didn't want to answer
answer the question
We answered that we would accept the invitation

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