Definition of respond

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re·spond    (r-spnd) KEY 

VERB:
re·spond·ed, re·spond·ing, re·sponds
VERB:
intr.

1. To make a reply; answer. See Synonyms at answer.
2. To act in return or in answer.
3. To react positively or favorably: The patient has responded rapidly to the treatment.

VERB:
tr.

To give as a reply; answer.

NOUN:
Architecture

A pilaster or half-pier engaged to a wall and carrying one end of an arch or groin, often at the end of an arcade.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English responden, from Old French respondre, from Latin respondre : re-, re- + spondre, to promise; see spend- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
re·sponder(Noun)