Synonyms for

Respondents

Verb / rɪˈspɑ:ndʌnts / Another word for respondents — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Respondents are people who answer questions or participate in a survey or study.

Synonyms & similar words

answerer respondent responder participants subjects interviewees responders sampler sample panel

Synonyms by register

Formal

participants subjects interviewees surveyed repliants

Informal

answerers repliers folks people

Literary

recipients echoes

Antonyms

initiators questioners proposers instigators originators sources

Common collocations

  • survey respondents
  • respondents to the survey
  • respondents in the study
  • respondents were asked
  • respondents indicated
  • respondents' answers
  • respondents' opinions

Word family

noun respondent
verb respond
adjective responsive
adverb responsively

Usage note

Respondents typically refers to people who answer a survey, questionnaire, or legal action. It is most commonly used in formal or academic contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The respondents in the survey were asked to rate their satisfaction with the product.
  2. The study had a sample size of 500 respondents.
  3. The respondents' answers helped the researchers understand the topic better.
  4. The survey had a good mix of male and female respondents.
  5. Many respondents said they would recommend the product to a friend.

Quotes

  • "We had a great response rate with over 1,000 respondents participating in the survey," said the researcher.
  • "The respondents' feedback was invaluable in helping us improve the product," said the product manager.
  • "The study had a good mix of respondents from different age groups," said the professor.

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