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.

2.
verbInd3rdPresSing3

meets

satisfies

answers (a need, requirement)

Ce logiciel répond à nos besoins.

This software meets our needs.

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.