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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Appearing on Norton's BBC chat show last year, Swift responded when asked by the host when the wedding would be: "Oh, you'll know. I was going to invite you to it."

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

The Iranians responded by resuming their attacks on shipping, prompting U.S. strikes on Iran before both sides agreed to stop fighting and restart talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

County Fire Department responded and found three injured children and two injured adults, Vizcarra said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Tehran responded with salvos of missiles and drones during the 12-day war, which also saw brief US involvement before a US-announced ceasefire halted the fighting.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

And by now, Germany had responded to Russia’s move by ordering a partial mobilization of its own.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman