To respond
Example: He responds to emails during the morning hours
Definition
"To respond" means to reply or react to a stimulus, question, or situation. It involves giving an answer, feedback, or action as a result of communication or an event, such as when someone responds to emails during the morning hours.
Etymology
The word "to respond" originates from the Latin word 'respondere,' which means 'to answer' or 'to pledge in return.' It combines 're-' meaning 'back' and 'spondere' meaning 'to promise.' Did you know? The root 'spondere' is also related to the word 'sponsor,' tied to the idea of making a commitment.
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"To respond" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 116 commonly used words.
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