respond
verb (used without object)
to reply or answer in words.
responds
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present tense formof respond (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Anthropic said it worked rigorously to ensure Claude responds in a balanced way.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
When asked if she would take a magic pill that removed her Tourette's, Cole responds with a firm "no".
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
By precisely adjusting the size, shape, and spacing of those structures, the researchers gained control over how the material responds to light.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
Welch responds to the then-new phenomenon of online music piracy with practical concerns.
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026
Rather than being weird, he responds like a regular human being.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
