No. 1,443 in Catalan
responen
"Responen" means "they answer" or "they respond" in English.
In a sentence
Els alumnes responen correctament a les preguntes.
The students respond correctly to the questions.
Here, 'responen' is used as the present tense third-person plural form of the verb 'respondre', meaning 'to respond' or 'to answer', showcasing its use in describing an action.
Responen amb entusiasme a la proposta.
They respond enthusiastically to the proposal.
In this case, 'responen' continues to function as a third-person plural form, indicating a response or reaction, here enriched with an adverb of manner.
Els resultats responen a les expectatives.
The results meet the expectations.
This usage of 'responen' illustrates a figurative meaning, where it implies fulfilling or meeting expectations, showing the verb's versatility in contexts.
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