respond
to reply or answer in words: to respond briefly to a question.
to make a return by some action as if in answer: to respond generously to a charity drive.
to react favorably.
Physiology. to exhibit some action or effect as if in answer; react: Nerves respond to a stimulus.
to correspond (usually followed by to).
Bridge. to make a response.
to say in answer; reply.
Architecture. a half pier, pilaster, or the like projecting from a wall as a support for a lintel or an arch, the other side of which is supported on a free-standing pier or column.
Ecclesiastical.
a short anthem chanted at intervals during the reading of a lection.
Origin of respond
1Other words for respond
Other words from respond
- o·ver·re·spond, verb
- un·re·spond·ing, adjective
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How to use respond in a sentence
Leapolitan responded by saying, “hopefully youll [sic] bite into a poison apple.”
The comedian responded to the deadly attack on a French satirical magazine by renewing his recent criticisms of the Islamic faith.
Bill Maher: Hundreds of Millions of Muslims Support Attack on ‘Charlie Hebdo’ | Lloyd Grove | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTI was a little mystified at how benignly he responded to my questions about his business activities.
I Tried to Warn You About Sleazy Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein in 2003 | Vicky Ward | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen he has called the police in the past, they have not responded, or responded “mad late.”
The opposition responded with a month-long Occupy Abay (like Occupy Wall St) campaign, in which Udaltsov was one of key figures.
Behind Bars for the Holidays: 11 Political Prisoners We Want to See Free In 2015 | Movements.Org | December 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
When Yima pressed the earth with this ring, the genius of the Earth, Aramaîti, responded to his wish and order.
Solomon and Solomonic Literature | Moncure Daniel ConwayToward the close of it were the usual number of toasts in honour of Liszt, to which he responded in rather a bored sort of way.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayTo the invitation to precede him she readily responded, and, with a bow to the Seneschal, she began to walk across the apartment.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniTo this the fat boy, considerably terrified, briefly responded, “Missis.”
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2(of 2) | Charles DickensIn a flash Isabel had responded with a challenge of appeal, which that accomplished dame was quick to understand.
Ancestors | Gertrude Atherton
British Dictionary definitions for respond
/ (rɪˈspɒnd) /
to state or utter (something) in reply
(intr) to act in reply; react: to respond by issuing an invitation
(intr foll by to) to react favourably: this patient will respond to treatment
an archaic word for correspond
architect a pilaster or an engaged column that supports an arch or a lintel
Christianity a choral anthem chanted in response to a lesson read at a church service
Origin of respond
1Derived forms of respond
- respondence or respondency, noun
- responder, noun
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