responded
word · lemma: respond
/ɹiˈspɑndəd/
ri-SPAHN-did
/ɹɪspˈɒndɪd/
ri-SPON-did
Definition
Said something or took action as a reply to a question, message, situation, or feeling.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and neutral. Used for verbal and written replies, or any reaction to an action. Common with 'to' for objects ("responded to the email"). Not always a direct answer—can express a feeling or take action. Don't confuse with 'answered', which usually means a direct reply to a question.
Spanish: respondió - contestóPortuguese (BR): respondeuPortuguese (PT): respondeuChinese (Simplified): 回应了 - 回答了Chinese (Traditional): 回應了 - 回答了Hindi: जवाब दियाArabic: ردَّBengali: জবাব দিয়েছিল - প্রতিক্রিয়া দেখিয়েছিলRussian: ответила - откликнуласьJapanese: 返答した - 応じたVietnamese: đã trả lời - đã phản hồiKorean: 응답했다 - 반응했다Turkish: cevap verdi - karşılık verdiUrdu: جواب دیا - رد عمل دکھایاIndonesian: menanggapi - membalas
Example Sentences
He finally responded after ignoring my calls all week.
natural
She responded by changing the subject completely.
natural
She responded quickly to my question.
basic
The manager responded with an apology.
basic
Nobody responded to the message.
basic
The crowd responded with loud cheers.
natural