RESPOND Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word respond. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for RESPOND
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| answer | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation • a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem • the speech act of replying to a question • the principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint; in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere); in civil law it must contain denials of all allegations in the plaintiff's complaint that the defendant hopes to controvert and it can contain affirmative defenses or counterclaims • a nonverbal reaction verb • react verbally • respond to a signal • give the correct answer or solution to • understand the meaning of • give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument) • be liable or accountable • be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity • match or correspond • be satisfactory for; meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of • react to a stimulus or command | ||||||||
| react | verbv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| acknowledge | 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 | ||||||||
| counter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted • game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games • a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens • a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers • a person who counts things • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers) • a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot • a return punch (especially by a boxer) adverb • in the opposite direction adjective satellite • indicating opposition or resistance verb • speak in response • act in advance of; deal with ahead of time | ||||||||
| reciprocate | verbv | |||||||
verb • act, feel, or give mutually or in return • alternate the direction of motion of | ||||||||
| rejoinder | nounn | |||||||
noun • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • (law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's replication | ||||||||
| retort | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
| return | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability • a coming to or returning home • the occurrence of a change in direction back in the opposite direction • getting something back again • the act of going back to a prior location • the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property • happening again (especially at regular intervals) • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • the key on electric typewriters or computer keyboards that causes a carriage return and a line feed • a reciprocal group action • a tennis stroke that sends the ball back to the other player • (American football) the act of running back the ball after a kickoff or punt or interception or fumble • the act of someone appearing again verb • go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before • give back • go back to a previous state • go back to something earlier • bring back to the point of departure • return in kind • make a return • answer back • be restored • pay back • pass down • elect again • be inherited by • return to a previous position; in mathematics • give or supply • submit (a report, etc.) to someone in authority | ||||||||
| come back | verbv | |||||||
verb • be restored • go back to something earlier • even the score, in sports • answer back | ||||||||
