response

response - Dictionary definition and meaning for word response

Definition
(noun) a result
Example Sentence
  • this situation developed in response to events in Africa
Definition
(noun) a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent
Synonyms : reaction
Example Sentence
  • a bad reaction to the medicine
  • his responses have slowed with age
Definition
(noun) a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
Synonyms : answer , reply
Example Sentence
  • I waited several days for his answer
  • he wrote replies to several of his critics
Definition
(noun) the manner in which something is greeted
Synonyms : reception
Example Sentence
  • she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors
Definition
(noun) a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister Definition
(noun) the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
Synonyms : reply
Example Sentence
  • he growled his reply
Definition
(noun) the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals

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