Definition of “Respond”

Respond (verb):

1. To reply or answer in words, writing, or action, especially in reaction to a question, request, or situation:
   • Example: “He responded to her question with a smile.”
   • Example: “Please respond to the email by the end of the day.”
   • Example: “The government responded swiftly to the crisis.”
2. To react in a particular way to something that has been said or done:
   • Example: “She responded positively to the proposal.”
   • Example: “He responded with anger to the criticism.”
   • Example: “The audience responded enthusiastically to the performance.”
3. In medicine, to show a specific reaction to a treatment or stimulus:
   • Example: “The patient responded well to the medication.”
   • Example: “He responded negatively to the new therapy.”

Prepositions Used with “Respond”

• Respond to: Used to indicate the action or stimulus to which someone reacts.
  • Example: “She responded to his question promptly.”
• Respond with: Used to indicate the manner or emotion with which someone reacts.
  • Example: “He responded with enthusiasm to the news.”

Collocations with “Respond”

• Respond quickly
• Respond positively
• Respond promptly
• Respond effectively
• Respond urgently
• Respond to emails
• Respond to inquiries
• Respond to criticism
• Respond to feedback
• Respond to changes
• Respond to challenges
• Respond to emergencies
• Respond to requests
• Respond to invitations
• Respond to stimuli
• Respond to treatment
• Respond to situations
• Respond to circumstances
• Respond to demands
• Respond to concerns

Example Sentences

1. She responded to his question with a thoughtful answer.
2. He needs to respond to the customer’s complaint as soon as possible.
3. The team responded quickly to the unexpected changes in the project.
4. They responded positively to our proposal for collaboration.
5. The teacher responded with encouragement to the student’s efforts.
6. Please respond to the invitation by the end of the week.
7. He responded with enthusiasm to the news of his promotion.
8. The company responded promptly to the market demand for eco-friendly products.
9. The athlete responded well to the intensive training regimen.
10. She responded calmly to the unexpected delay in the schedule.
11. The government responded swiftly to the public health crisis.
12. They responded to the emergency situation with professionalism and efficiency.
13. The patient responded positively to the new treatment plan.
14. He responded angrily to the criticism of his performance.
15. Please respond to the survey to provide your feedback.
16. The committee will respond to the proposal during their next meeting.
17. They responded effectively to the customer’s concerns about the product.
18. The audience responded enthusiastically to the band’s performance.
19. She always responds kindly to others’ needs.
20. The student responded accurately to the exam questions.
21. He responded with a gesture of gratitude for their support.
22. The team needs to respond urgently to the client’s request.
23. The doctor assessed how the patient responded to the medication.
24. She responded with determination to overcome the challenges she faced.
25. Please respond to the email with your availability for the meeting.
26. They responded to the crisis with a comprehensive action plan.
27. He responded positively to the interviewer’s questions during the job interview.
28. The organization responded to the community’s needs by launching new programs.
29. The company needs to respond quickly to changes in market trends.
30. She responded to the emergency call and rushed to the scene.
31. He responded promptly to the message left on his voicemail.
32. The team responded effectively to the unexpected technical issues.
33. The manager responded to the employee’s concerns about workload.
34. They responded enthusiastically to the opportunity to collaborate.
35. She responded with generosity to their request for support.
36. He responded with concern to the news of the accident.
37. The athlete responded positively to the coach’s feedback.
38. They responded with gratitude to the community for their support.
39. The organization responded swiftly to the natural disaster with aid.
40. She responded with humor to lighten the tense atmosphere.
41. He responded promptly to the client’s inquiry about the project status.
42. They responded to the call for volunteers with enthusiasm.
43. She responded warmly to their invitation to join the committee.
44. The team responded creatively to the design challenge.
45. He responded thoughtfully to the difficult questions posed during the interview.
46. The company responded to the competitive pressure by lowering prices.
47. They responded with compassion to the family’s loss.
48. The doctor assessed how the patient responded to the surgery.
49. She responded positively to the changes in her work schedule.
50. He responded swiftly to the emergency situation and provided assistance.