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

Still, when the measles outbreak erupted, Bangladesh responded swiftly and initially seemed to be winning the battle. — Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026

Houston responded with Jawhar Jordan’s 25-yard touchdown run to restore a 10-point lead, 31-21, late in the third quarter. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Police responded to the scene and asked Marvin to move out of the robot’s way. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 18 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

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

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