Meaning & use
responds
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Replies or reacts to something; the third-person singular present of 'respond.'
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She always responds to emails within a day.
The immune system responds to infection by producing antibodies.
A note on using this word
Used in both everyday conversation and technical contexts, such as biology or customer service.
Words with a similar meaning
repliesreactsanswers
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Words with an opposite meaning
ignores
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