Top 10 Other Words for Respond (Explained w Examples)

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So, you want to know what other words you can use instead of the word respond? Look no further, we have the answers you need. Keep reading and you will find multiple examples and learn how to use them.

Acknowledge

Meaning: To accept someone’s opinion.

Example Sentence: Tony, thank you for acknowledging what I tried to say.

Answer

Meaning: To reply to someone.

Example Sentence: Can anyone answer my question?

Come Back

Meaning: To reply to someone later.

Example Sentence: Can I come back to you on that? I need some time to think.

Counter

Meaning: To reply to someone with an argument that goes against theirs.

Example Sentence: Melissa countered your offer with something much better.

Feedback

Meaning: To reply to someone with a comment on something they did.

Example Sentence: Your feedback about our presentation is much appreciated.

React

Meaning: To give a reaction to something.

Example Sentence: The way you reacted to my music video was great!

Reply

Meaning: To respond.

Example Sentence: Can you please reply to me in under an hour?

Retort

Meaning: To reply to something in a witty manner.

Example Sentence: Maria retorted to your rude remarks quite well.

Retaliate

Meaning: To give a reply to someone’s verbal attack.

Example Sentence: if you say anything bad about me again, I will retaliate!

Reciprocate

Meaning: To reply to something with the corresponding action.

Example Sentence: No worries, I will reciprocate his acts of love soon.

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