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respond

/rɪˈspɑnd/ /rɪˈspɒnd/

Meanings
noun
A response.

Examples :

"The teacher praised the student's quick respond to the question. "
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Related Words

Illustration architect

architect noun

/ˈɑːkɪtɛkt/ /ˈɑɹkɪtɛkt/

A professional who designs buildings or other structures, or who prepares plans and superintends construction.

"Plato made the causes of things to be matter, ideas, and an efficient architect."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration intervals

intervals noun

/ˈɪntəvəlz/ /ˈɪntɚvəlz/

A distance in space.

"The intervals between the houses on the street were uneven, some quite large and some very small. "

Illustration question

question noun

/ˈkwɛstjən/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

Illustration corresponding

corresponding verb

/ˌkɒɹəˈspɒndɪŋ/ /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/

(constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.

"The student's performance on the math test corresponded to the level of effort she put in during the week. "

Illustration response

response noun

/ɹɪˈspɒns/

An answer or reply, or something in the nature of an answer or reply.

"My teacher asked for a response to the question, so I wrote an answer on the board. "

Illustration correspond

correspond verb

/ˌkɒɹəˈspɒnd/ /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑnd/

(constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.

"The student's answers on the quiz corresponded to the textbook's examples. "

Illustration responded

responded verb

/ɹəˈspɒndɪd/ /ɹəˈspɑndɪd/

To say something in return; to answer; to reply.

"to respond to a question or an argument"

Illustration replacement

replacement noun

/ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/

A person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute.

"My old bicycle tire was flat, so I bought a replacement. "

Illustration architecture

architecture noun

/ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/ /ˈɑɹkɪtɛktʃɚ/

The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.

"Architecture is the visual public expression of a culture’s achievements, values, and outlook. ― Max Roscoe, "How Your City Is Killing You With Ugliness""

Illustration versicle

versicle noun

/ˈvɜːrsɪkəl/ /ˈvɜːrsɪkl̩/

In poetry and songs, particularly hymns, one of a series of lines that are shorter than a standard line of verse.

"The choir's song alternated between a longer verse and a short, single-line versicle, creating a call-and-response effect. "

Illustration scripture

scripture noun

/ˈskɹɪptʃə/ /ˈskɹɪptʃɚ/

A sacred writing or holy book.

"The primary scripture in Zoroastrianism is the Avesta."