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Word: Respond
Speech Type: Verb
late Middle English (as a noun): from Old French, from respondre ‘to answer’, from Latin respondere, from re- ‘again’ + spondere ‘to pledge’. The verb dates from the mid 16th century
rɪˈspɒnd
say something in reply
Short Definition:say something in reply
Examples:- she could not get Robert to respond to her words
- he responded that it would not be feasible
- ‘It's not part of my job,’ Belinda responded
(of a person) do something as a reaction to someone or something
Short Definition:do something as reaction to person or thing
Examples:- she responded to his grin with a smile
Word: Respond
Speech Type: Noun
rɪˈspɒnd
a half-pillar or half-pier attached to a wall to support an arch, especially at the end of an arcade.
Short Definition:half-pillar or half-pier attached to wall to support arch
(in church use) a response to a versicle; a responsory.
Short Definition:(in church use) response to versicle
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