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verb

1. To speak or act in response, as to a question:

answer, rejoin, reply, retort, return, riposte.

2. To act in return to something, as a stimulus:

react.

3. To present with a specified reaction:

greet, meet, react.

References in classic literature ?

The cousin had been sent ahead to give notice of their approach; a herald appeared as before, bearing a powder-horn, to enable them to respond to the intended salute.

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At 3:20 p.m., an officer respond to Maple Street regarding vandalism to a motor vehicle; vehicle mirror reported broken.

West Boylston Police Log

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Respond introduces respond loyalty suite. (New Products)

An officer's approach may cause people with this condition to flee, sometimes failing to respond to an order to stop.

Contact with Individuals with Autism

"Dancers respond to music, dancers respond to space, dancers respond to their emotions, dancers respond to their environment.