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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There is no evidence that Ratner received the messages or responded.

From BBC

Lord Mandelson, who was the UK's ambassador to the UK last year, has not responded to requests for comment about the allegations.

From BBC

SpaceX didn’t respond to a request for comment about deal pricing.

From Barron's

SpaceX didn’t respond to a request for comment about the valuation.

From Barron's

SpaceX didn’t respond to a request for comment about IPO plans.

From Barron's