Respond
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Question Context
Use 'respond' when someone expects an answer to a question or information. When the teacher asked, Josie responded with the correct answer.
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Delay Hint
'Didn't respond' often implies ignoring or not noticing, not just silence. He texted her several times, but she didn't respond.
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Emotional Subtext
Response can convey emotions; tone can change the meaning. She responded with anger at the accusation.