Synonyms of responded

responded

verb

past tense of respond

1

as in reacted

to act or behave in response (as to a stimulus or influence)

doctors studying how the brain responds to pain

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reacted
• replied
• answered
• returned
• read
• understood
• interpreted
• construed
• retaliated
• managed
• handled
• took
• negotiated
• contended (with)
• coped (with)
• grappled (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• acted
• caused
• affected
• behaved
• drew
• effected

2

as in replied

to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction

the students energetically participated in the discussion, responding to the teacher's questions and comments with alacrity and enthusiasm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• replied
• answered
• reacted
• retorted
• commented
• rejoined
• returned
• explained
• riposted
• acknowledged
• remarked
• came back
• countered
• corresponded
• communicated
• defended
• fielded
• rebutted
• refuted
• denied

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• asked
• inquired
• questioned
• examined
• challenged
• pumped
• interrogated
• surveyed
• grilled
• quizzed
• queried
• polled
• cross-examined

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of responded

Mountain Rescue Aspen has responded to a rising number of calls involving drug and alcohol use this season. — The Aspen Times, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Citizen activists responded to that attempt by gathering petition signatures to place an amendment on the November ballot that would enshrine nonpartisan judicial elections in the state constitution. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026

Shortly after Clarkson’s post, Art of Play seemingly responded through Instagram Stories by sharing messages from customers defending the store. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 11 Oct. 2026

The New York Police Department released body-camera video from its officers who responded to the scene. — Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026

Edwards responded even faster than Pitt, finding tight end Shamar Easter for a 75-yard touchdown pass on the first play of the ensuing possession to give UNC a 21-17 lead that held for the remainder of the game. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Pitt had just taken a 17-14 lead when the Tar Heels immediately responded. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026

But the Vikings responded with 10-play, 42 yard drive that was capped by a 41-yard field goal from Will Reichard. — Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Beijing has responded by curbing exports of critical minerals to Japanese companies and urged citizens to refrain from traveling to Japan. — Anniek Bao,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026