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Definition of responded - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
completed actionhaving given an answer or reaction to someone or something
- The responded message was added to the case file.
- The responded complaint was closed by the clerk.
- Please archive every responded email.
Origin of responded
Latin, respondere (to answer)
Terms with responded included in their meaning
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religious belief
God was believed to have responded to prayer
not addressed
not responded to or dealt with
behavior
responded without showing strong emotions
communication
having responded to an invitation
response
having responded to a stimulus or situation
reaction
opposed or responded to something
exaggerated response
responded too strongly or emotionally
conflict
having responded to an attack or injury
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- French:ayant reçu une réponse, ...
- German:beantwortet, ...
- Italian:risposto, ...
- Spanish:respondido, ...
- Portuguese:que recebeu resposta, ...
- Chinese:已回复的, ...
- Japanese:返答済みの, ...
- Arabic:مُجابٌ عَلَيْهِ, ...
- Hebrew:נֶעֱנֶה, ...
- Russian:отвеченный, ...
- Ukrainian:той, на який уже відповіли, ...
- Hindi:उत्तरित, ...
Definition of respond - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
replysay something in return to a question
- She responded quickly to his question.
2.
reactact in return to a stimulus or situation
- The patient responded well to the treatment.
3.
emergencyRare take necessary action for a need or crisisRare
- The team responded to the emergency call.
Noun
1.
musicDated short song sung in churchDated
- The choir sang a respond during the service.
2.
architectureDated UK column supporting an archDated UK
- The respond held up the ancient archway.
Images of respond

column supporting an arch
Expressions with respond
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reply in a similar manner
When criticized, she tends to respond in kind.
reacting swiftly to situations or stimuli
She is quick to respond to emergency calls.
react promptly to a situation
In emergencies, it's crucial to be quick to respond.
Origin of respond
Latin, respondere (to answer)
Examples of respond in a sentence
Please respond to the survey by Friday. She responded quickly to the unexpected news. The team responded with enthusiasm to the challenge. Firefighters responded quickly to the blaze. Paramedics responded to the accident scene. The respond echoed beautifully in the cathedral.
A traditional respond was part of the evening prayer. The Gothic cathedral featured a respond at each arch. A respond was intricately carved to match the arch design.
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- French:répondre, répons, ...
- German:antworten, Antwortgesang, ...
- Italian:rispondere, responsorium, ...
- Spanish:responder, responso, ...
- Portuguese:responder, responsório, ...
- Chinese:回答, 回应曲, ...
- Japanese:返答する, レスポンス, ...
- Arabic:رَدَّ, تَرْنِيمَةٌ قَصِيرَةٌ, ...
- Hebrew:לַעֲנוֹת, מִזְמוֹר קָצָר, ...
- Russian:ответить, респонсорий, ...
- Ukrainian:відповідати, респонсорій, ...
- Hindi:जवाब देना, प्रतिक्रिया गीत, ...
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