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re·spond

respond

 
 
pronunciation:
rih spand
part of speech: verb
inflections: responds, responding, responded
definition 1: to answer or give a reply in some way.
I didn't respond to all the questions on the test.
synonyms:
reply
definition 2: to react.
The boys hit him, but he responded with a laugh.
similar words:
act, function