response
[noun]
Synonyms: answer, counterattack, feedback, reaction, rejoinder, reply, retort, return

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English Thesaurus: answer, reply, response, retort, comeback, ...

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

re‧sponse S1 W1 AC /rɪˈspɒns $ rɪˈspɑːns/ noun
[Word Family: noun: respondent, response, responsiveness; verb: respond; adverb: responsively; adjective: responsive ≠ unresponsive]

1. [uncountable and countable] something that is done as a reaction to something that has happened or been said
response to
the public’s response to our appeal for help
in response to something
The law was passed in response to public pressure.
positive/favourable/negative etc response
The exhibition has received a positive response from visitors.
an emotional/angry response
The decision provoked an angry response from residents.
His immediate response was one of disbelief.
Emmett’s new exhibition has met with a favourable response from critics.

2. [countable] something that is said or written as a reply
response to
‘Sure, why not?’ was his response to all of Billie’s suggestions.
Carl made no response, and carried on with his meal.
in response (to something)
I am writing in response to your letter of June 12.
Ronni merely groaned in response.
⇒ rapid-response

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

response
noun
ADJ. encouraging, enthusiastic, favourable, good, positive | lukewarm, muted | angry, discouraging, negative | appropriate, correct | inappropriate, incorrect incorrect responses in a multiple choice test
strong These images are likely to evoke a strong response in the viewer.
direct | quick, rapid | slow | automatic, immediate | initial My initial response was one of anger.
public | natural | behavioural, emotional, physiological, political | verbal, written | immune the immune response to viral infections
VERB + RESPONSE give, make | get, have, receive Have you had any responses to the advertisement yet?
bring/call forth, draw, elicit, evoke, produce, provoke His comments drew an angry response from the crowd.
RESPONSE + NOUN rate, time We sent out over 100 letters but the response rate was low (= few people replied).
PREP. in ~ (to) In response, she stormed out of the room.
~ from The response from local businesses has been muted.
~ to What was their response to the question?
PHRASES (a) lack of response Due to lack of response the event has been cancelled.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

response

a positive/favourable response
The product met with a highly positive response from the public.
a negative response
In Russia, the planned expansion provoked a negative response.
an enthusiastic response
There has been an enthusiastic response to the introduction of soccer coaching for girls.
an angry response
His comments sparked an angry response from opposition politicians.
a good/encouraging response (=when people like something or show interest)
We’ve had a good response from the public.
sb’s immediate response
When he was sentenced, his immediate response was to appeal.
a direct response
Her resignation was in direct response to the party’s poor results in the local elections.
an appropriate response
She laughed, which didn't really seem an appropriate response.
a strong response
The photograph provoked a strong response from many people.
an emotional response
When she died, the emotional response was extraordinary.
get a positive etc response
She got an enthusiastic response to her suggestion.
receive a positive etc response (=get it)
The proposal has received a positive response from most left-wing voters.
meet with a positive etc response (=get it)
The change met with a mixed response from employees.
provoke a response
The report provoked a strong response from a number of senior politicians.
draw/bring a response from somebody
The appeal for aid brought a big response from the West.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

response
noun
BAD: I don't care what they say, as long as I get a respond.
GOOD: I don't care what they say, as long as I get a response.
BAD: We're still waiting for them to response.
GOOD: We're still waiting for them to respond.

Usage Note:
Respond is a verb: 'I'm surprised they responded so quickly.'
Response is a noun: 'I'm surprised we got such a quick response.' 'In response to your last comment, I'm afraid I don't agree.'

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Common Errors ▲

answer something you say when someone asks you a question or speaks to you:
I asked if he wanted to come, but I didn’t get an answer.
If you’re asking me for money, the answer’s no!
reply an answer. Used especially in written English to report what someone said:
She asked how he felt, and received the reply, ‘Awful!’
‘Finished now?’ ‘No,' came the reply.
response an answer that clearly shows your reaction to a question, suggestion etc:
Wagner’s responses showed that he had thought carefully about the issues.
‘Sure. Why not?’ was his response to most of Billie’s suggestions.
retort written an angry answer given when someone has annoyed you or criticized you:
Isabelle began an angry retort and then stopped herself.
comeback a quick answer that is clever, funny, or rude:
He walked out before I could think of a snappy comeback.
riposte formal a quick and clever answer:
Anna produced the perfect riposte.
rejoinder formal a quick answer, especially a clever or rude one:
If he confronts them, he’ll run the risk of a sharp rejoinder.
respond formal to answer someone:
How do you respond to the allegation that you deliberately deceived your employers?
give somebody an answer to answer someone by telling them what you have decided or giving them a piece of information they asked for:
He asked me to marry him, but I didn’t give him an answer straight away.
get back to somebody to answer someone at a later time especially by telephoning them, usually because you need to think about their question or find out more information:
She’s promised to get back to me as soon as she hears any more news from the hospital.

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲

answer to say something to someone when they have asked you a question or spoken to you:
You don’t have to answer the question if you don’t want to.
I said hello to her, but she didn’t answer.
reply to answer someone. Used especially in written English to report what someone said:
‘I’m so sorry,’ he replied.
We asked Jane to help, but she replied that she was too busy.
respond formal to answer someone:
How do you respond to the allegation that you deliberately deceived your employers?
give somebody an answer to answer someone by telling them what you have decided or giving them a piece of information they asked for:
He asked me to marry him, but I didn’t give him an answer straight away.
get back to somebody to answer someone at a later time especially by telephoning them, usually because you need to think about their question or find out more information:
She’s promised to get back to me as soon as she hears any more news from the hospital.
retort written to answer someone angrily, especially because they have annoyed you or criticized you:
‘You’re not afraid?’ Brenda asked. ‘Of course not,’ he retorted angrily.
response an answer that clearly shows your reaction to a question, suggestion etc:
Wagner’s responses showed that he had thought carefully about the issues.
‘Sure. Why not?’ was his response to most of Billie’s suggestions.
comeback a quick answer that is clever, funny, or rude:
He walked out before I could think of a snappy comeback.
riposte formal a quick and clever answer:
Anna produced the perfect riposte.
rejoinder formal a quick answer, especially a clever or rude one:
If he confronts them, he’ll run the risk of a sharp rejoinder.

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲

reaction someone’s feelings, and how they behave, because of something that has happened or been said:
I was stunned by the news, and my initial reaction was anger.
What was her reaction, when you told her that you were leaving?
response what you say or do when someone says or does something to you:
The government’s immediate response was to reject the proposal.
The decision was made in response to requests from local residents.
We are still waiting to see if there is any response.
reception a particular type of reaction to someone’s ideas, work etc – used especially in the following phrases:
The plan received warm reception from conference delegates (=they liked it).
The film received a mixed reception and commercially it was not successful (=many people did not like it).
The Association of Chief Police Officers gave the idea a cool reception (=they did not like it very much).
Alford’s views met with a hostile reception (=people were very disapproving).
feedback advice, criticism, praise etc that you give to someone, telling them how well they are working:
Our English teacher gave us some feedback on our essays.
The feedback we have had from our customers has all been positive.
negative feedback
backlash an angry or violent reaction by a group of people to the actions or decisions of others:
There has been a growing backlash against the government from angry voters.
fears of a right-wing backlash

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲