Responded
rɪˈspɒndɪd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done.
rɪˈspɒndɪd
To say something in reply; answer
He responded with a simple 'Yes'.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone asks you a question or does something, and you say or do something back. That's responding! Like when you answer a text message.
👶 For kids: When someone says or does something, and you say or do something back!
More Examples
The audience responded enthusiastically to the performance.
The government responded to the crisis by announcing new measures.
How It's Used
"She responded to my email within minutes."
"The company responded with a detailed proposal."
To react in a particular way to a stimulus or situation, often with an emotion or action.
rɪˈspɒndɪd
To react favorably or sympathetically
The public responded with outrage to the news.
💡 Simply: When something happens, and you show how you feel or what you do about it. Like, if you see a sad puppy, and you feel sad too, that’s responding to the puppy's feelings.
👶 For kids: When something happens and you show how you feel or what you do about it.
More Examples
The charity's appeal was responded to with overwhelming support.
She responded with kindness and compassion to the stranger's plea.
How It's Used
"The community responded with generosity to the appeal."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
respond in kind
To react in the same way as someone else, especially if it is a negative action. To reciprocate the same behavior.
"After they insulted us, we decided to respond in kind and didn't invite them to the party."
respond to something
To react to a specific trigger or stimulus
"She did not respond to my emails"
From Middle English *responden*, from Old French *respondre*, from Latin *respondēre* ('to answer'), from *re-* ('back, again') + *spondēre* ('to promise, pledge').
The word 'respond' and its past tense form have consistently been used to denote a reply or a reaction across centuries, becoming increasingly common as communication became more frequent.
Memory tip
Think of a ping-pong game; you respond to the other person's shot.