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respond
verb
show a response or a reaction to something
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 7
- Starts with
- R
- Ends with
- D
- Contains
- ESPON
- Scrabble score
- 10
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ɹəˈspɒnd
Meaning
Definitions
verb
show a response or a reaction to something
verb
respond favorably or as hoped
“The cancer responded to the aggressive therapy”
verb
react verbally
“She didn't want to answer”
In context
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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