💬respond

verb
/rɪˈspɒnd/

Meaning

To say or do something in reply or reaction to a statement or action.
to give an answer or reply; to react to something

Example Sentences

He did not respond to my question immediately.

Please respond to my email as soon as possible.

Example Expressions

respond to treatment

Synonyms

reply, answer, react, acknowledge, retort
Entry 1
reply, answer, react, acknowledge, retort
Entry 2
reply, answer, react, acknowledge

Antonyms

ignore, neglect, disregard
Entry 1
ignore, neglect, disregard
Entry 2
ignore, neglect, disregard

Collocations

respond quickly, respond positively, respond immediately, respond appropriately, respond to email, fail to respond
Entry 1
respond quickly, respond positively, respond immediately, respond appropriately
Entry 2
respond quickly, respond positively, respond to email, fail to respond

More Example Sentences

They’re supposed to respond by now.

He didn’t respond to the complaint.

She responded to the message quickly.

They’re ready to respond anytime soon.

It’s important to listen before you respond.

Allah doesn’t respond unless we remember him.

I promise to listen honestly before I respond.

They suddenly decided not to respond publicly.

They’re unlikely to respond unless you follow up.

He apologized to his team for not responding earlier.

Related Vocabularies

to give strength, energy, or vitality to something or someone
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law
to make, create, or manufacture something
to narrate or tell the details of an event or experience
to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct

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