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re·spond [ ri spónd ]


verb  (past and past participle re·spond·ed, present participle re·spond·ing, 3rd person present singular re·sponds)
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb provide answer: to say or write something in reply

2. intransitive verb react: to act or do something in reaction to something else
was unsure of how to respond to his moods

3. intransitive verb medicine have positive medical reaction: to react positively to medical treatment



noun  (plural re·sponds)
Definition:
 
1. architecture pilaster or pillar supporting arch: a pilaster or pillar that supports an arch

2. christianity music choral part of anthem: the choral part in an anthem for priest and choir in a church service

[Mid-16th century. Via French< Latin respondere "promise in return" < spondere "to pledge"]

re·spon·dence noun
re·spon·der noun
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