To say something as a response
“Martha's eyes were wide with excitement and she would respond enthusiastically in the affirmative.”
(respond to) To speak or write in reaction to a question, or to another reaction
“She now knows how to skillfully respond to any antagonistic question that may be posed to her.”
To react quickly or positively to a stimulus or treatment
“Studies have shown that patients respond favorably to this treatment.”
(respond to) To react in response to an attack or criticism
“The athlete would respond to his critics by winning gold at the next Olympic Games.”
To overcome any challenges that a situation presents
To retaliate or get revenge
To compensate or give in return
To take action
To speak in opposition to
(without object) To say something in order to convey information or to express a feeling
To talk back or reply impertinently
To answer or defend oneself against a charge
To accept a deal or offer
To attend to an incoming call on one's phone
To assess or sort according to quality or some other aspect
To react in any slight way
To greet or physically respond to by recognizing the presence of
A sharp, angry, or witty reply
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