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Added 9 October 2026

respond

/ɹɪˈspɒnd/ verb

In Latin: respondeō Wiktionary

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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.

noun

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

Origin

From Middle English respounden, from Old French respondre, from Late Latin respondō, from Latin respondeō. Cf. Modern French répondre.

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