Latin · root
spondere
to promise
Words sharing this root
correspondTo match or agree in relevant ways.correspondenceWritten messages exchanged between people.correspondentSomeone who sends written reports or messages.despondencyA state of deep discouragement or loss of hope.despondentVery discouraged and without hope.espouseTo adopt or support a belief or cause.respondReply or react to something.respondentSomeone who provides or must provide an answer.responseA reaction to something that happens or is said.responsibleAccountable for carrying out an obligation.responsibleBeing the cause of something.responsiveQuick to react or adapt appropriately to a stimulus or need.riposteA swift answering attack.sponsorA person or organization that provides financial or formal support.spouseA person someone is married to.