Synonyms for
Responses
Definition
A response is an answer or a reaction to something that has been said or done.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- positive responses
- negative responses
- prompt responses
- detailed responses
- emotional responses
- verbal responses
- written responses
- initial responses
Word family
Usage note
While 'responses' can refer to any answer or reaction, it often implies a more considered or detailed reply than a simple 'answer'. It can also refer to a set of reactions to a stimulus.
Example sentences
- The teacher asked the students to write a response to the book they had read.
- She gave a quick response to his question.
- The company received a lot of responses to their job posting.
- He was surprised by the response he got from the audience.
- The politician's response to the scandal was not well-received.
Quotes
Leadership is not about being in charge. It's about taking care of those in your charge. And when you do, they respond.
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes.