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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Neither representatives for Bryan nor Cartwright immediately responded to The Times’ requests for comment on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times

Bongino responded on X, saying the report was “gossipy nonsense” from sources with “a clear agenda.”

From Salon

The White House didn’t respond on Monday to MarketWatch’s request for comment.

From MarketWatch

"We work in an environment where we work online 24/7 and we police in that way, we have to be able to respond accordingly."

From BBC