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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"We are immensely proud of our own staff, who responded without hesitation and did everything they could to help and support the child until emergency services took over," they added.

From BBC • 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

Bowman responded to a request for comment by referring to her statement last month.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

“I text you the word ‘pancake,’” she responded.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti