respond
verb (used without object)
to reply or answer in words.
responded
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past participleof respond.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof respond.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
respondverb (used without object)to reply or answer in words.
Example Sentences
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Champion of Westwood CEO Ken Graiwer responded by matching Harris’ donation, giving away 600 tickets.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 16, 2026
Other AI executives and experts responded saying they agreed.
From BBC β Sep. 15, 2026
Traders responded by sharply increasing the probability that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its Sept. 15-16 meeting, with market-implied chances moving above 80%.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 15, 2026
Saudi Arabia responded with more than 50 strikes, as it had the day before, according to the Houthis.
From Barron's β Sep. 15, 2026
The bear responded with an attempt to kick up dirt with his hind leg, which, of course, did not work.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
