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Synonyms of respond

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Another word for respond is counter. Other synonyms of respond are answer, comeback, response, retort and return.

Synonyms and similar words for respond

nounA response.

answer
comeback
responseA versicle or anthem said or sung during or after a lection; a respond or responsory.
retort
return
account
rejoinder
rebuttal
riposte
reaction

verbMore synonyms

answer back
react
rejoin
counterTo take action in response to; to respond.
reply
snap back

Meaning of respond

verb To say something in return; to answer; to reply.
verb To act in return; to carry out an action or in return to a force or stimulus; to do something in response.
verb To correspond with; to suit.

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Questions about synonyms of respond

What is another word for respond?: Respond has 16 synonyms on Word.ws, such as counter, answer, comeback, response, retort, return, account and rejoinder.
What does respond mean?: Respond means to say something in return; to answer; to reply.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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