respond (v.)

  1. show a response or a reaction to something

    [ Syn: react ]

  2. react verbally; She didnt want to answer; answer the question; We answered that we would accept the invitation

    [ Syn: answer , reply ]

  3. respond favorably or as hoped; The cancer responded to the aggressive therapy'

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