respond — to say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈspɑːnd/
Korean meaning: 응답하다, 반응하다
Korean pronunciation: 리-스판드 (강세: 스판드)
Example Sentences
- My cat only responds to its name when there's food involved.
- Students must respond to all questions on the exam.
- He responded to the job interview email faster than he responds to his mom's texts.
respond
VERB//rɪˈspɑːnd//
to say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done
He responded quickly to the emergency.
The doctor responded immediately to the alarm. (REACTION + ANSWER = RESPOND → to react or give an answer)
When you respond and correspond, you build a stronger bond.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '다시'를 의미하는 're-'와 '약속하다'를 의미하는 'spondere'가 합쳐져서 '다시 약속하다' 즉 '응답하다'의 의미가 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My cat only responds to its name when there's food involved.”
“Students must respond to all questions on the exam.”
“He responded to the job interview email faster than he responds to his mom's texts.”
“The government needs to respond to citizens' concerns about pollution.”
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