respond

Meanings

• verb

  to answer or reply, especially in speech or writing

• verb

  give a performance or response, especially one that is expected or required

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with respond
respond , respondent , commend , suspend , amend , mend , extend , blend

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Homonyms

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1. respond (fr) : answer, reply
   

2. respond (es) : respond, reply
   

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Homophones

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1. response, respend, repond, repondre
   

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Variants

List of all variants of respond that leads to same result
respond , responds , responded , responder , responders , responding

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Forms

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responds, responding, responded

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Etymology

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from Old French respondis, present participle of respondere ‘answer’ (see respond1)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'respond' comes from the Latin word 'responsum', which means 'an answer given' or 'an account given'.

2. In mathematics, the term 'response' is used to describe the output of a system when it is subjected to a stimulus or input.

3. The term 'respond' is often used in legal contexts to refer to a party's answer or reply to a complaint or petition filed in a court.

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Related Concepts

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1. reaction: The act of responding is closely related to the concept of reaction. When we respond, we are reacting to a stimulus or situation.

2. feedback: Feedback is a form of response that is given to let someone know how they are doing. It can be positive or negative and is an essential part of communication and learning.

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Culture

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The term 'respond' has been used extensively in various forms of literature, art, and music. In music, it is a common term used in musical composition and performance, where musicians respond to each other's playing in improvisation or in set pieces. In literature, the term 'respond' is used to describe characters reacting to situations or to each other's dialogue. In art, it can refer to an artist's reaction or response to a particular theme or inspiration.

How to Memorize "respond"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of responding, such as writing a response to an email or speaking in response to a question. Imagine the process of formulating your answer and sending it or speaking it out loud.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'respond' with the idea of answering or replying. Think of situations where you have responded to something and recall the feelings and thoughts you had during that time.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'R-E-S-P-O-N-D', which stands for 'Receive, Evaluate, Select, Prepare, Organize, Narrate, and Deliver' to remember the steps involved in responding effectively.

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