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View usage for: (rɪspɒnd) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense responds, present participle responding, past tense, past participle responded1. verbWhen you respond to something that is done or said, you react to it by doing or saying something yourself. They are likely to respond positively to the President's request for aid. [VERB + to] The army responded with gunfire and tear gas. [VERB + with] 'Are you well enough to carry on?'—'Of course,' she responded scornfully. [VERB with quote] The Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs responded that the protection of refugeeswas a matter for an international organization. [VERB that] Synonyms: answer, return, reply, come back More Synonyms of respond 2. verbWhen you respond to a need, crisis, or challenge, you take the necessary or appropriate action. This modest group size allows our teachers to respond to the needs of each student. [VERB + to] 3. verbIf a patient or their injury or illness is responding to treatment, the treatment is working and they are getting better. I'm pleased to say that he is now doing well and responding to treatment. [VERB + to] More Synonyms of respond respond in British English (rɪˈspɒnd) verb1. to state or utter (something) in reply 2. (intransitive) to act in reply; react to respond by issuing an invitation 3. (intransitive; foll by to) to react favourably this patient will respond to treatment 4. an archaic word for correspond noun5. architecture a pilaster or an engaged column that supports an arch or a lintel 6. Christianity a choral anthem chanted in response to a lesson read at a church service Derived forms respondence (reˈspondence) or respondency (reˈspondency) noun responder (reˈsponder) noun Word origin C14: from Old French respondre, from Latin rēspondēre to return like for like, from re- + spondēre to pledge; see spouse, sponsorrespond in American English (rɪˈspɑnd) verb intransitive2. to act in return, as if in answer 3. to have a positive or favorable reaction an infection that responded to treatment 4. US, Law to be answerable or liable verb transitive5. to say in answer; reply noun6. Architecture an engaged column, pilaster, etc. supporting an arch 7. Ecclesiastical; Obsolete response SIMILAR WORDS: ˈanswer Word origin ME responden < OFr respondre < L respondere < re-, back + spondere, to pledge: see sponsor Examples of 'respond' in a sentencerespond Word lists withrespond terms used in architecture, architectural featuresIn other languagesrespond British English: respond / rɪˈspɒnd/ VERB When you respond to something that is done or said, you react by doing or saying something. She did not respond to the questions. - American English: respond
- Arabic: يَسْتَجِيبُ
- Brazilian Portuguese: responder
- Chinese: 回答
- Croatian: odgovoriti
- Czech: reagovat
- Danish: svare
- Dutch: antwoorden
- European Spanish: responder
- Finnish: vastata
- French: réagir
- German: antworten
- Greek: ανταποκρίνομαι
- Italian: rispondere
- Japanese: 返答する
- Korean: 응답하다
- Norwegian: svare
- Polish: odpowiedzieć
- European Portuguese: responder
- Romanian: a răspunde
- Russian: отвечать
- Latin American Spanish: responder
- Swedish: svara
- Thai: ตอบ
- Turkish: karşılık vermek
- Ukrainian: відповідати
- Vietnamese: trả lời
Chinese translation of 'respond' vi - (= answer)
回应(應) (huíyìng) - (= react)
- (to pressure, criticism)
回应(應) (huíyìng) - (to treatment)
反应(應) (fǎnyìng)
Definition to state or utter (something) in reply ‘Of course,’ she responded scornfully. Synonyms return come back acknowledge Opposites ignore , turn a blind eye , remain silent He was quick to respond to questions. Synonyms reply to counter say something to Definition to act in reply He responded to the attacks by exacting suitable retribution. Synonyms react hit back at take the bait rise to the bait act in response Additional synonymsDefinition to make known that a letter or message has been received They sent me a text acknowledging my request. Synonyms reply to, answer, notice, recognize, respond to, come back to, react to, write back to, retort to Definition to say or do (something) in retaliation or response The union countered with letters rebutting the company's claim. Synonyms retaliate, return, answer, reply, respond, come back, retort, hit back, refute, rejoin, strike backDefinition to give or feel in return Her loathing for Francine is reciprocated. Synonyms return, requite, feel in return, match, respond, equal, retaliate, return the compliment Additional synonymsDefinition to reply in a sharp or witty way `I dare say they do,' rejoined his father wearily. Synonyms reply, answer, respond, retort, come back with, riposte, returnDefinition to say (something) in answer He replied that this was absolutely impossible. Synonyms answer, respond, retort, return, come back, counter, acknowledge, react, echo, rejoin, retaliate, write back, reciprocate, riposte, make an answer Definition to repay some injury or wrong in kind I was sorely tempted to retaliate. Synonyms pay someone back, hit back, strike back, reciprocate, take revenge, get back at someone, get even with (informal), even the score, get your own back (informal), wreak vengeance, exact retribution, give as good as you get (informal), take an eye for an eye, make reprisal, give (someone) a taste of their own medicine, give tit for tat, return like for like Definition to use (an argument) against its originator `Who do you think you're talking to?' she retorted. Synonyms reply, return, answer, respond, counter, rejoin, retaliate, come back with, riposte, answer backDefinition to answer or reply Synonyms reply, answer, respond, come back (with), communicate, retort, rejoin |