Simple meaning
What does Respond mean?
Respond means answer or react.
Dictionary definition
To answer or react to a question, event, or situation.
Example sentences
Respond in a sentence
easy
Please respond to the prompt in two sentences.
medium
She responded calmly to feedback.
hard
Teams respond better when roles and expectations are clear.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
ignoreUse when no response is given.
withholdUse when response is intentionally held back.
Word family
Respond word family
Base word
respond
noun
response
An answer or reaction to something.
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Practice 1
What does respond mean?
Responding means giving a reaction or answer to what happens.
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