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

About 30 minutes later, Fort Worth police responded to a gas station in the 6600 block of Brentwood Stair Road. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026

When footage of a man being hit by federal immigration officers’ SUV in Northern California became public, the Department of Homeland Security responded by saying the man had jumped on the vehicle’s hood. — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

The Dolphins responded immediately by retaking the lead on their next possession. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Next, the faith leaders responded with feedback and discussions, Sullivan said. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Emergency crews responded to the scene, and a tow truck was requested to assist with vehicle recovery. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Daniels responded immediately with a 75-yard, game-tying touchdown to Robinson, keeping the Seminoles in the game and forcing overtime. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

Ukraine has responded to Moscow's strikes with its own attacks on Russian oil refineries. — Kristin Wright, NPR, 18 Oct. 2026

Bishop Felix Davidek responded by secretly ordaining married men and some women, including Ludmila Javorová. — Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026