respond

UK
/rɪˈspɒnd/
US
/rɪˈspɑnd/

Translations

respondverb
responded
Past Simple
responded
Past Participle
responding
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈspɒnd/
US
/rɪˈspɑnd/
The company responded to the crisis by implementing new safety measures.
L'entreprise a réagi à la crise en mettant en place de nouvelles mesures de sécurité.
She responded to his question with a detailed explanation.
Elle a répondu à sa question avec une explication détaillée.
Additional translations
répondreSe dit notamment d’une réaction à un traitement, à un stimulus ou à une stimulation médicale.
respondnoun
responds
pl
UK
/rɪˈspɒnd/
US
/rɪˈspɑːnd/
réponsLiturgie.
The choir sang the final respond during the evening prayer.
Le chœur a chanté le répons final pendant la prière du soir.
pilier engagéTerme d’architecture.
Each arch is supported by a finely carved respond set against the north wall.
Chaque arche est soutenue par un pilier engagé finement sculpté adossé au mur nord.

Definitions

respondverb
To say something in reply.
She responded to his question with a detailed explanation.
To react quickly or positively to a stimulus or treatment.
The patient responded well to the new medication.
To react to a situation or event.
The company responded to the crisis by implementing new safety measures.
respondnoun
An engaged pillar or half-pier attached to a wall from which an arch springs, used chiefly in architecture.
Each arch is supported by a finely carved respond set against the north wall.
A sung or spoken reply by a choir or congregation in liturgical worship, especially as part of a responsory.
The choir sang the final respond during the evening prayer.