respond

US /rɪˈspɑːnd/

UK /rɪˈspɑːnd/

1.

say something in reply

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She didn't respond to my question.

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Please respond to the email as soon as possible.

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reply answer retort rejoin counter

2.

react quickly or positively to a stimulus or treatment

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The patient did not respond to the medication.

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The market responded well to the new product.

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react act behave perform function