Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To say something in reply or react to a situation or event.
Respond
/rɪˈspɒnd/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
"God moves in a mysterious way," he responded.
"They're guarding the train station," Victor responds.
The officers are responding to each report.
Etymology:
The word respond comes from the Middle English responden, borrowed from the Latin respondēre, which means to answer or reply. Split into re- (again/back) and spondēre (to pledge or promise), suggesting a commitment is involved in making a reply.
Usage Statistics:
98 mentions per 1 million words 
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