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What Does Respond Mean?

Verb

  • To say something back; to answer a question.
  • To do something because of something else happening.
  • To match or fit with something.
  • To answer or agree to something.
  • To be responsible for paying something.

Noun

  • A reply or answer to something.
  • A short song or chant that is said or sung back after someone else.
  • A part of a wall that helps hold up an arch.

Respond — Full Explanation

To respond means to answer when someone talks to you or asks you something. It's like when your friend asks if you want to play, and you say yes or no.

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Respond Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
प्रतिक्रिया देना

pratikriya dena

उत्तर देना

uttar dena

जवाब देना

jawab dena

Frequently Asked Questions About Respond

What does 'respond' mean?
To 'respond' means to answer or reply to someone or something.
How do you pronounce 'respond'?
You say 'respond' like this: ri-spond.
What is the origin of the word 'respond'?
The word 'respond' comes from the Latin word 'respondere', which means to answer.
What is the meaning of 'respond' in Hindi?
The word 'respond' in Hindi is 'उत्तर देना' (Uttar Dena).