répond

/ʁe.pɔ̃/répondre
1.
verbInd3rdPresSing3

answers

replies

responds (to someone or something)

Il ne répond jamais à mes messages.

He never answers my messages.

Synonyms:répliquer, rétorquer, répondre à
2.
verbInd3rdPresSing3

meets

satisfies

answers (a need, requirement)

Ce logiciel répond à nos besoins.

This software meets our needs.

Synonyms:satisfaire, correspondre (à)
3.
verbInd3rdPresSing3

is accountable for

answers for (one's actions or obligations)

Il répond de ses actes devant la justice.

He is held accountable for his actions.

Synonyms:être responsable de, assumer