Word RESPOND: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

respond

🇺🇸 [rɪˈspɒnd]

Meanings

To react or reply to something, often in communication. Responding can be verbal, written, or physical, and it often involves providing information, feedback, or action in reaction to a question, request, or situation.

Examples

• She responded to the email as soon as she received it.
• The teacher asked the students to respond to the question in writing.
• He did not respond to her invitation to the party.

Synonyms

reply • answer • react

Antonyms

ignore • neglect • overlook