respond

[ri-spond] / rɪˈspɒnd /

VERB

act in answer to something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge answer behave come back counter react reply return

STRONG

reciprocate rejoin retort

WEAK

act in response answer back be in touch with come back at come in feedback feel for field the question get back to get in touch talk back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ask depart leave question request

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The White House didn’t respond to questions about what specifically prompted the ship’s deployment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Netflix didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment and Rice couldn’t immediately be reached.

From The Wall Street Journal

Swalwell and his campaign did not respond to a request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times

Warrington responded with a sharp right hook and straight right in the second.

From BBC

How is it responding to the idea of bogus respondents?

From BBC