Antonyms for respond

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ri-spond

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈspɒnd

Definition of respond

Origin : c.1300, respound, from Old French respondere "respond, correspond," from Latin respondere "respond, answer to, promise in return," from re- "back" (see re-) + spondere "to pledge" (see spondee). Modern spelling and pronunciation is from c.1600. Related: Responded; responding.

verb act in answer to something

Example sentences :

Her heart had not yet received the inevitable summons to respond.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

I could never know—never come to her when she called, or respond to her spirit.
Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson

Amelia's heart did not respond; at that time, she had no reason for thinking she was fond of children.
Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown

His broker called for more margin; he could not respond and was sold out.
Extract from : « The Greater Inclination » by Edith Wharton

He is reminded of a toast—a toast to which they will respond.
Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens

Alice did not respond at once, and he urged her again: "Please do promise you'll be there."
Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington

But her brothers did not respond, and Coryston looked at his sister with lifted brows.
Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward

Agapanthus will at once respond, and flowers usually follow.
Extract from : « The Mayflower, January, 1905 » by Various

The lady may honor me by changing her mind; I am sorry that I can not respond.
Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill

I feel that if I do not respond, if I do not come to her, she will be dumb forever.
Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani

Synonyms for respond

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