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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The Saudi authorities have not responded to the BBC's request for comment on the rise in executions.

From BBC

Then A&M responded by driving down the field.

From The Wall Street Journal

These people did not know me, I thought; they were not responding to a person.

From Salon

Venezuela responded with 100,000 barrels of oil shipped to Cuba daily.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I like how the players are responding, how they are getting the challenges we are sending. Now everything is done and we go again."

From BBC