English · Common Verbs
respond
/rɪˈspɒnd/
[/rɪˈspɒnd/]
answer or react
Intermediateverb
Definition
To say or do something as a reaction to something that has happened.
Example
She did not respond to my message, so I assumed she was very busy at work.
She did not respond to my message, so I assumed she was very busy at work.
Etymology
From Latin 'respondere' (to answer), from 're-' and 'spondere' (to pledge).
How & Where It’s Used
More formal than 'answer'; used in emails, surveys, and reactions.