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respond

verb

/rɪˈspɒnd/

Meaning

to give an answer or reply; to react to something

To say or do something in reply or reaction to a statement or action.

Please respond to my email as soon as possible.

He did not respond to my question immediately.

respond to treatment

reply, answer, react, acknowledge, retort

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reply, answer, react, acknowledge

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reply, answer, react, acknowledge, retort

ignore, neglect, disregard

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ignore, neglect, disregard

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ignore, neglect, disregard

respond quickly, respond positively, respond to email, fail to respond, respond immediately, respond appropriately

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respond quickly, respond positively, respond to email, fail to respond

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respond quickly, respond positively, respond immediately, respond appropriately

to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort

to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist

To make someone resentful or angry; to cause bitterness.

to make a formal public statement about something

to separate grain from the plant by beating or by using a machine

to do something to an excessive degree