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- [ri-spond]
- /rɪˈspɒnd/
- /rɪˈspɒnd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-spond]
- /rɪˈspɒnd/
Definitions of responded word
- verb without object responded to reply or answer in words: to respond briefly to a question. 1
- verb without object responded to make a return by some action as if in answer: to respond generously to a charity drive. 1
- verb without object responded to react favorably. 1
- verb without object responded Physiology. to exhibit some action or effect as if in answer; react: Nerves respond to a stimulus. 1
- verb without object responded to correspond (usually followed by to). 1
- verb without object responded Bridge. to make a response. 1
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Origin of responded
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; (noun) Middle English: responsory < Old French, derivative of respondre to respond < Latin respondēre to promise in return, reply, answer, equivalent to re- re- + spondēre to pledge, promise (see sponsor); (v.) < Latin respondēre
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Parts of speech for Responded
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
responded popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
responded usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for responded
verb responded
- answered — Simple past tense and past participle of answer.
- counteracted — Simple past tense and past participle of counteract.
- counterclaimed — Simple past tense and past participle of counterclaim.
- countered — in the wrong way; contrary to the right course; in the reverse or opposite direction.
- nodded — to make a slight, quick downward bending forward of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command.
Antonyms for responded
verb responded
- inquired — to seek information by questioning; ask: to inquire about a person.
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