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Responses

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

Definition

A response is an answer or a reaction to something that has been said or done.

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Common collocations

  • positive responses
  • negative responses
  • prompt responses
  • detailed responses
  • emotional responses
  • verbal responses
  • written responses
  • initial responses

Word family

verb respond
adjective responsive

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

  1. The teacher asked the students to write a response to the book they had read.
  2. She gave a quick response to his question.
  3. The company received a lot of responses to their job posting.
  4. He was surprised by the response he got from the audience.
  5. 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.

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