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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"The next stage of the action will depend on how management respond to our requests for negotiations to resolve the issue," Ms Gates added.

From BBC

Representatives for Maples didn’t respond to requests for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Azolla’s Duffuor added that cash may be diverted to technologies that respond to the effects of climate change, such as wildfire recovery or crop resilience.

From The Wall Street Journal

Broad conclusions are then drawn about how a species will respond to change.

From Science Daily

A representative for Rourke did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times

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