response
pronunciation
How to pronounce response in British English:
UK [rɪˈspɒns]
How to pronounce response in American English:
US [rɪˈspɑːns]
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- Noun:
- a result
- a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some foregoing stimulus or agent
- a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
- the manner in which something is greeted
- a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister
- the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
Word Origin
- response (n.)
- c. 1300, from Old French respons (Modern French réponse) and directly from Latin responsum "an answer," noun use of neuter past participle of respondere "to respond" (see respond).
Example
- 1. South korea 's response was restrained .
- 2. How do you see future emergency response delivery ?
- 3. And what was mary 's response ?
- 4. What was the government response ?
- 5. Swift response is another aim .