respond Synonyms

respond Meaning

Wordnet

respond (v)

show a response or a reaction to something

react verbally

respond favorably or as hoped

Webster

respond (v. i.)

To say somethin in return; to answer; to reply; as, to respond to a question or an argument.

To show some effect in return to a force; to act in response; to accord; to correspond; to suit.

To render satisfaction; to be answerable; as, the defendant is held to respond in damages.

Webster

respond (v. t.)

To answer; to reply.

To suit or accord with; to correspond to.

Webster

respond (n.)

An answer; a response.

A short anthem sung at intervals during the reading of a chapter.

A half pier or pillar attached to a wall to support an arch.

respond Sentence Examples

  1. The customer responded promptly to the email inquiry.
  2. The politicians responded with a vague statement that satisfied neither side.
  3. The doctor responded with a thoughtful and reassuring answer.
  4. The audience responded to the comedian's jokes with uproarious laughter.
  5. The child responded to the question with a shy smile.
  6. Scientists responded to the new discovery with curiosity and excitement.
  7. The company responded to the complaint by offering a refund.
  8. The students responded well to the teacher's innovative teaching methods.
  9. The citizens responded to the call for volunteers with overwhelming support.
  10. The patient responded well to the medication, showing significant improvement.

FAQs About the word respond

show a response or a reaction to something, react verbally, respond favorably or as hopedTo say somethin in return; to answer; to reply; as, to respond to a que

react,reply, answer, return, take,read, cope (with), handle, manage, interpret

cause,act, affect, affect, cause, act, draw,behave, draw, behave

The customer responded promptly to the email inquiry.

The politicians responded with a vague statement that satisfied neither side.

The doctor responded with a thoughtful and reassuring answer.

The audience responded to the comedian's jokes with uproarious laughter.