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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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Iran responded by attacking Israel and US-allied states in the Gulf, and effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The Los Angeles County Fire Department said in a post on X that it responded at 2:40 p.m. to a report of a fire at the facility in the 11800 block of Industrial Avenue.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

“She responded back: no time for rest. I want to write a book,” Melissa recalled.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

The only way Colbert and “The Late Show” responded to this criticism is a simple photo, with a simple caption: “thank you!”

From Salon • May 23, 2026

George responded, flapping her arms and running in circles around Bess and Nancy.

From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene