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respond

The correct spelling is respond.

How to pronounce respond

noun

Say it like: Res-pon-d

The correct spelling is respond. A response. For example: "to respond to a question or an argument"

Usage Examples

to respond to a question or an argument

The prisoner was held to respond the judgment of the court.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A response.
  2. 2.A versicle or short anthem chanted at intervals during the reading of a lection.
  3. 3.A half-pillar, pilaster, or any corresponding device engaged in a wall to receive the impost of an arch.

verb

  1. 1.To say something in return; to answer; to reply.
  2. 2.To act in return; to carry out an action or in return to a force or stimulus; to do something in response.
  3. 3.To correspond with; to suit.
  4. 4.To satisfy; to answer.
  5. 5.To be liable for payment.

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