respond
verb (used without object)
to reply or answer in words.
has responded
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present perfectof respond (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Neither Ethiopia nor Eritrea has responded to questions about the fighting.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
D’Amaro has responded by pushing Disney to think of itself as a unified digital entertainment operation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Sheeran has responded, saying he's been "appalled by the conflict between Israel and Palestine", but would not be drawn into a political debate.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Netflix has responded by adding video podcasts, sports and games to its lineup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
I check my mom’s phone and sign in to my email to see if maybe my dad has responded.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
