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Synonyms
re·spond (rĭ-spŏnd́)

[Middle English responden, from Old French respondre, from Latin respondēre, re-, re-, + spondēre, to promise.]

verb: -spond·ed, -spond·ing, -sponds. 

intransitive verb 

  1. To make a reply; answer. See synonyms at answer
  2. To act in return or in answer.
  3. To react positively or favorably: The patient has responded rapidly to the treatment.

transitive verb 

To give as a reply; answer.

noun 

Architecture
A pilaster or half-pier engaged to a wall and carrying one end of an arch or groin, often at the end of an arcade.

derivatives

re·spond́er
noun