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RESPONDING Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word responding. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word responding. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For RESPONDING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for responding, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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act answering conforming move react respond say state tell acknowledging complying reacting replying

Alternatives for ANSWERING

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