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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Netflix has responded by adding video podcasts, sports and games to its lineup.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 11, 2026
But Ukraine has responded by striking Russian infrastructure, ports and even e-commerce warehouses.
From Barron's β Sep. 2, 2026
Neither company has responded to requests for comment since then.
From BBC β Aug. 27, 2026
So far, most of the world has responded to the unfolding crisis with a combination of demand curbs and pricier but workable alternatives to Middle East oil.
From MarketWatch β Aug. 20, 2026
It is to this that he has responded, not the abstract logic of the language.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
