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Respond

/rɪˈspɑnd/
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(verb) To say something in return; to answer; to reply.

Our bodies respond to our feelings.
You must respond at once to the letter.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The government was slow to ____ to the crisis, drawing criticism from opposition parties and the public.

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