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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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"Each and every day we respond to emergencies and thankfully tragedies of this nature are extremely rare," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Universal Music Group did not immediately respond to MarketWatch’s request for comment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Essayli, who didn’t respond to requests for comment, told his staff that he wanted the case walked back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The interior ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment about such a move.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Lady Constance had never suggested a game to the Incorrigibles before; in fact, she scarcely spoke to the children at all if it could be helped, so they were not sure how to respond.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.