responding
word · lemma: respond
/ɹiˈspɑndɪŋ/
ri-SPAHN-ding
/ɹɪspˈɒndɪŋ/
ri-SPON-ding
Definition
Taking action or giving a reply to something that someone says or does. It can mean answering, reacting, or dealing with a situation.
Usage & Nuances
"Responding" often suggests replying to a question, email, or situation, not just giving any answer. It can be formal or neutral. Common collocations: "responding to an email/criticism/emergency." Often confused with "reacting," which focuses more on emotion.
Spanish: respondiendo - contestandoPortuguese (BR): respondendo - atendendoPortuguese (PT): respondendo - atendendoChinese (Simplified): 回应 - 回复Chinese (Traditional): 回應 - 回復Hindi: प्रतिक्रिया देना - उत्तर देनाArabic: يستجيب - يردBengali: সাড়া দিচ্ছে - উত্তর দিচ্ছেRussian: отвечает - реагируетJapanese: 対応している - 返答しているVietnamese: đang phản hồi - đang trả lờiKorean: 응답하고 있다 - 답변하고 있다Turkish: cevap veriyor - yanıtlıyorUrdu: جواب دے رہا ہے - رد عمل ظاہر کر رہا ہےIndonesian: merespons - membalas
Example Sentences
She is responding to her teacher's question.
basic
Are you responding to my email?
basic
The doctor is responding to an emergency.
basic
I sent her three messages, but she’s not responding.
natural
Thanks for responding so quickly to my request!
natural
He’s good at responding under pressure.
natural