responded

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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Prior to that, Espinosa said when law enforcement responded to a call for illegal firework activity, people “had time to hide things.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

While some users warned in the comments that the posts are scams, many others responded with hearts and blowing-kiss emojis.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

He asked what Bezos was referring to and the billionaire responded: “Come on, you’re letting him off the hook!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

The Johnsons, who own the site, said staff responded to the incident "within minutes of the first radio call", and the child was rescued shortly afterwards and given first aid.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

She responded with a picture of Mr. Kravitz hopping around on one foot.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville