RESPONDING Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word responding. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for RESPONDING
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answering | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||||
adjective satellite • replying | ||||||||
communicating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 |