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to respond
Ichidan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to respond
  2. 2. to answer
  3. 3. to affect
This verb means to respond to or meet an expectation, need, or request. It carries the nuance of fulfilling what someone is counting on you for, such as meeting expectations or responding to someone's feelings.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

When I yelled "No way!" my little brother answered, "For real!"

Sentence 2

Responding right away to her "help me" was the right thing to do.

Sentence 3

Living up to expectations sounds easy, but it's not.

Sentence 4

When I answered the evening call, hearing my mom's voice put me at ease.

Sentence 5

Responding to the morning email right away took a weight off my shoulders.