Respond
/rɪˈspɒnd/noun
To reply or answer to a statement or inquiry.
Did you know?The roots of 'respond' connect to ancient rituals where offerings were made to invoke divine answers, linking language to the sacred.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
respondere
“To answer, reply, or react (literally 'to pledge back').”
Old French
Old French
respondre
“To answer or reply, especially in a legal context.”
Middle English
Middle English
respond
“To reply or answer, often in a formal or legal manner.”
Modern English
English
respond
“To give a reply or answer to a question or statement.”
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