Respond to Meaning in English
expression
ɹiˈspɑnd/, /ɹɪˈspɑnd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
ri-SPOND to, ri-SPOND tuh, ri-SPOND ti
ɹɪspˈɒnd/ /tˈuː
rih-SPOND TOO
Definition
To say or do something as an answer to someone or something; to react to a message, situation, or action.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal and written contexts, such as business or customer service: 'respond to an email.' Not limited to verbal replies—it can refer to physical or emotional reactions. Common confusion: 'reply to' (similar for messages), 'react to' (more about emotions/actions).
Spanish: responder a - contestar aPortuguese (BR): responder a - atender aPortuguese (PT): responder a - atender aChinese (Simplified): 回应 - 回答Chinese (Traditional): 回應 - 回答Hindi: प्रतिक्रिया देना - जवाब देनाArabic: يستجيب لـ - يرد علىBengali: উত্তর দেওয়া - সাড়া দেওয়াRussian: ответить на - реагировать наJapanese: 対応する - 返答するVietnamese: phản hồi - đáp lạiKorean: 응답하다 - 반응하다Turkish: yanıt vermek - karşılık vermekUrdu: جواب دینا - ردعمل ظاہر کرناIndonesian: menanggapi - merespon
Example Sentences
Please respond to my message as soon as possible.
basic
She didn't respond to his question during the meeting.
basic
How do you usually respond to criticism?
basic
He never bothers to respond to my emails.
natural
The company will respond to customer complaints within 24 hours.
natural
Sometimes it's hard to know how to respond to bad news.
natural