respond
Translation
to respond, to answer, to reply, to react
Examples
He didn't respond to my question.
He didn't respond to my question.
The patient did not respond to treatment.
The patient did not respond to treatment.
Grammar Patterns
((to sth.)) to reply to (sth.) He didn't respond to my question.
((to sth.)) to react to (sth.) The patient did not respond to treatment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: answer, reply, react; Antonyms: ignore, ask
Etymology
From Latin 'respondere' (to promise back), from 're-' (back) + 'spondere' (to promise).
Memory Tips
Think of 're-spond' as 'sending' a promise or answer back.