Synonyms for

Response

Verb / rɪˈspɑ:ns / / ri:ˈspɑ:ns / Another word for response — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a verbal or written answer

Synonyms & similar words

reply answer reception reaction answer reply reaction retort comeback acknowledgment feedback return counter reactionary riposte rescript replying answerability correspondence responsibility rejoinder replication reactionism respond

Synonyms by register

Formal

reply answer rejoinder retort

Informal

reaction feedback comeback echo

Literary

reverberation echoing

Antonyms

question query inquiry challenge objection protest

Common collocations

  • positive response
  • negative response
  • timely response
  • prompt response
  • initial response
  • emotional response
  • verbal response
  • written response

Word family

noun response
verb respond
adjective responsive
adverb responsively

Usage note

While 'response' can be used in most contexts, 'answer' is often preferred when referring to a direct reply to a question. 'Reaction' implies a more spontaneous or emotional reply.

Example sentences

  1. His response to the question was very helpful.
  2. I am waiting for a response from my friend.
  3. The teacher's response was to give us more homework.
  4. Her response to the news was surprising.
  5. The company's response to the complaint was to offer a refund.

Quotes

  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs
  • You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Wayne Gretzky

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