respond
/ɹɪˈspɑnd/ verb B1- To say something in return; to answer; to reply. · to respond to a question or an argument
- To act in return; to carry out an action or in return to a force or stimulus; to do something in response.
- To correspond with; to suit.
- To satisfy; to answer. · The prisoner was held to respond the judgment of the court.
- To be liable for payment.
He/she/it responds · Past responded · Past participle responded · -ing form responding
Verb forms
- Base form
- respond
- He/she/it
- responds
- Past
- responded
- Past participle
- responded
- -ing form
- responding
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“Oh, I can carry it,” the child responded cheerfully.
“I’ve never been in the depths of despair, so I can’t say,” responded Marilla.
Dantès, perceiving the affectionate eagerness of his father, responded by a look of grateful pleasure; while Mercédès glanced at the clock and made an expressive gesture to Edmond.
“Oh, to be sure!” responded Danglars, who had now approached the group, “nothing more than a mistake, I feel quite certain.”
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