respond
/rɪˈspɑnd/
verb
- To say or write something as a reply to a question or statement.
- Please respond to the email by Friday.
- He responded with a simple 'yes'.
- She didn't respond to my question about the meeting.
- To react to something that happens or is done.
- The company responded to the crisis by issuing a public apology.
- Plants respond to light by growing toward it.
- The firefighters responded quickly to the alarm.
- To show a positive reaction to medical treatment.
- Doctors hope the infection will respond to antibiotics.
- Her tumor did not respond to chemotherapy.
- The patient is responding well to the new medication.
Antonyms
noun
- An answer or reply, especially in a formal or religious context.
- In the liturgy, the congregation gives a respond after each prayer.
- His respond to the accusation was brief and firm.
- The choir sang the respond during the service.