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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The Securities and Exchange Commission didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment from Barron’s.

From Barron's

If European governments respond by spending more, that’s good for shareholders, if not for bondholders.

From The Wall Street Journal

Google News Initiative did not immediately respond to a CalMatters inquiry for comment.

From Los Angeles Times

They rose up, bearing casserole dishes and Starbucks gift cards, responding to everything from complicated pregnancies to family deaths to long, dragging illnesses.

From Salon

respond

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