Respond/rɪˈspɑːnd/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Question Context Use 'respond' when someone expects an answer to a question or information. When the teacher asked, Josie responded with the correct answer. Pro Tip 2/3Delay Hint 'Didn't respond' often implies ignoring or not noticing, not just silence. He texted her several times, but she didn't respond. Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Subtext Response can convey emotions; tone can change the meaning. She responded with anger at the accusation.