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

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Energy Transfer did not immediately respond to AFP's request for comment.

From Barron's

The California candidate didn’t respond to a request for comment, and the MrBeast employee couldn’t be reached.

From Barron's

A representative for Anthropic did not immediately respond to MarketWatch’s request for comment.

From MarketWatch

State Attorney General Kris Kobach didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ruling Labour Party is at a loss over how to respond.

From The Wall Street Journal