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

The Houthis responded with missile and drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, including one that targeted Riyadh on Saturday before being intercepted. — Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026

The Wildcats responded with an eight-play, 60-yard drive capped by Chiles’ 25-yard touchdown pass to Himon. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

The Knights responded with their own impressive drive, highlighted by a 26-yard run by Watson that set up a 30-yard touchdown pass from Jenkins to receiver Waden Charles. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Starter Nathan Eovaldi made his third straight appearance in relief and gave up the first hit and run of the game for Texas in the sixth inning, but the Rangers responded with three runs in the bottom of the frame to take a 6-1 lead. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026

Spanberger's office has not responded to a request for comment. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Sheeran’s representatives have not responded to multiple requests for comment. — Tassanee Vejpongsa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

More than 2,000 of you responded to our reader survey that featured questions on a variety of on- and off-ice topics heading into camp. — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

While stepping in as press secretary, Vance responded to a question from the Washington Examiner about 2028 hopefuls, such as Cruz and War Secretary Pete Hegseth, by telling Republicans to focus on the midterm elections. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2026