respond  /rɪ ˈspɑnd/ ? Meaning of "respond"

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Definition(s):

  1. (v) show a response or a reaction to something
  2. (v) react verbally
  3. (v) respond favorably or as hoped

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  1. People respond to talent and authentic emotion, and Marly-Gomont has them.
  2. Twelve thinkers, writers and statesmen on how Israel will respond to its challenges over the next 60 years.
  3. Please fill out the brief form below so that we can respond more efficiently to your request.

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  1. "Let me be clear: [Well owner] BP is responsible for this leak. BP will be paying the bill. But as president of the United States, I'm going to spare no effort to respond to this crisis for as long as it continues," Obama said.
    on May 2, 2010 By: Barack Obama Source: CNN (blog)

  2. "That was five years ago, I think that the subsequent five years have demonstrated that the lesson was learned. : I have every confidence that General Mattis will respond to questions and speak publicly about the matters for which he is responsible...
    on Jul 9, 2010 By: Robert Gates Source: Thaindian.com

  3. "I found a Pakistani government that's focused on the threat and understands its responsibility to respond to terrorism and extremism wherever it is found," Rice told reporters Thursday after sessions with the country's president and prime minister.
    on Dec 3, 2008 By: Condoleezza Rice Source: CNN

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