Respond
/rɪˈspɒnd/
To answer someone when they talk to you or ask you a question. For example, if a friend asks you what your favorite color is, you respond by telling them your favorite color.
Examples
- When the teacher asked a question, I raised my hand to respond.
- My dog wags his tail to respond when I call his name.
- After I shared my snack, my friend smiled to respond with thanks.
Synonyms
answer
reply
return
react
talk back
acknowledge
Antonyms
ignore
neglect
overlook
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