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respond

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈspɒnd/

The English word “respond” has 8 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To say something in return; to answer; to reply.
  2. To act in return; to carry out an action or in return to a force or stimulus; to do something in response.
  3. To correspond with; to suit.
  4. To satisfy; to answer.
  5. To be liable for payment.

noun

  1. A response.
  2. A versicle or short anthem chanted at intervals during the reading of a lection.
  3. A half-pillar, pilaster, or any corresponding device engaged in a wall to receive the impost of an arch.

Etymology

From Middle English respounden, from Old French respondre, from Late Latin respondō, from Latin respondeō. Cf. Modern French répondre.

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