respond
Translation
to respond, to reply, to react
Examples
Please respond to my email soon.
Please respond to my email soon.
He responded well to the treatment.
He responded well to the treatment.
She responded with a smile.
She responded with a smile.
Grammar Patterns
to respond to ((sth./sb.)) to reply to (sth./sb.) He did not respond to my question.
to respond with ((sth.)) to reply with (sth.) She responded with a short email.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reply, answer, react; Antonyms: ignore, disregard
Etymology
From Latin 'respondere', from 're-' meaning 'back' and 'spondere' meaning 'to promise'. Literally, 'to promise back'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'sponsor' asking you a question. You must 'respond' to them.