definition of
[respond]

[1] #1 respond v. [react] show a response or a reaction to something. wn

[2] #2 respond v. [answer, reply] react verbally; "She didn't want to answer"; "answer the question"; "We answered that we would accept the invitation". wn

[3] #3 respond v. respond favorably or as hoped; "The cancer responded to the aggressive therapy". wn