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Meaning of respond
to say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done
Etymology of respond
The word "respond" originates from the Latin "respondere", which is a combination of "re" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "spondere" (meaning "to promise" or "to pledge")
Historically, the word "respond" was used in the 15th century to mean "to answer" or "to reply", and its usage has evolved over time to encompass a broader range of meanings
Synonyms
react
reply
answer
respond to
retort
counter
reciprocate
acknowledge
acknowledge receipt of
get back to
write back to
counterattack
rebut
refute
deny
contradict
dispute
argue
counterclaim
plead
appeal
rejoin
riposte
parry
deflect
turn back
bounce back
fight back
hit back
strike back
snap back
talk back
fire back
shoot back
bite back
claw back
Definitions
- to say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done
- * to react to a situation or stimulus
- * to reply to a letter, message, or other form of communication
Usage Examples
- The company will respond to all inquiries within 24 hours
- * She responded to the criticism by saying that she had done nothing wrong
- * The team responded well to the new coach's training methods