Respond

Pronunciation: /rɪˈspɑːnd/

Respond (verb)

  1. to say or write something as a reply to someone
  2. to act or behave in a particular way when something happens
  3. to show improvement or change when treated with medicine

Examples

  • She responded quickly to the email.
  • He responded with a detailed explanation.

Common collocations: respond to a question, respond promptly, respond to pressure, respond effectively, respond to therapy

Synonyms of Respond

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Respond

  • when someone chooses not to respond