ANSWERING Synonyms
There are 43 hypernyms of the word answering. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ANSWERING
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assenting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • agreeing with or consenting to (often unwillingly) adjective satellite • expressing agreement or consent | ||||||||
conforming | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion) | ||||||||
acknowledging | verbv | |||||||
verb • declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of • report the receipt of • express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with • express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for • accept as legally binding and valid • accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority | ||||||||
acquiescing | verbv | |||||||
verb • to agree or express agreement | ||||||||
complying | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes | ||||||||
counteracting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • act in opposition to • oppose or check by a counteraction • oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions • destroy property or hinder normal operations | ||||||||
fulfilling | adjectiveadj | |||||||
verb • put in effect • meet the requirements or expectations of • fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction | ||||||||
reacting | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
verb • show a response or a reaction to something • act against or in opposition to • undergo a chemical reaction; react with another substance under certain conditions | ||||||||
reciprocating | adjectiveadj | |||||||
verb • act, feel, or give mutually or in return • alternate the direction of motion of | ||||||||
replying | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
noun • a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation • the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange verb • react verbally | ||||||||
responding | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
verb • show a response or a reaction to something • react verbally • respond favorably or as hoped | ||||||||
retorting | verbv | |||||||
noun • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat verb • answer back | ||||||||
reply | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation • the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange verb • react verbally | ||||||||
answer for | verbv | |||||||
verb • furnish a justifying analysis or explanation | ||||||||
do | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization • doctor's degree in osteopathy • an uproarious party verb • engage in • carry out or perform an action • get (something) done • proceed or get along • give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally • carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions • be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity • create or design, often in a certain way • behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself • spend time in prison or in a labor camp • carry on or function • arrange attractively • travel or traverse (a distance) | ||||||||
resolution | nounn | |||||||
noun • a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote • the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together • the trait of being resolute • finding a solution to a problem • something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making • analysis into clear-cut components • (computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture • the subsidence of swelling or other signs of inflammation (especially in a lung) • (music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord • a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem • a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner | ||||||||
resolve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the trait of being resolute • a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote verb • bring to an end; settle conclusively • reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation • reach a decision • understand the meaning of • make clearly visible • find the solution • cause to go into a solution | ||||||||
respond | verbv | |||||||
verb • show a response or a reaction to something • react verbally • respond favorably or as hoped | ||||||||
response | nounn | |||||||
noun • a result • a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent • a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation • the manner in which something is greeted • a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister • the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange • the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals | ||||||||
result | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon • a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem • something that results • the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause verb • issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end • produce as a result or residue • come about or follow as a consequence | ||||||||