Basic Details
Word: Respond
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done.
Synonyms: Reply, answer, react
Antonyms: Ignore, overlook, neglect
Idioms and Phrases
- Respond in kind: To react in the same way as someone else. Example: "When she smiled at him, he responded in kind."
- No response is a response: Sometimes silence communicates just as much as words. Example: "He never called back-sometimes, no response is a response."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher asked a question, but only a few students responded.
Example 2: He responded to the email within a few hours.
Example 3: The body can respond quickly to certain types of medication.
Fun Fact
The word "respond" comes from the Latin word "respondere," which means "to promise in return" or "to answer." It has been in use in English since the 14th century.
Famous Quote
"Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it." Charles R. Swindoll
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "respond" mean?
a) To cook something
b) To ignore someone
c) To react to something
d) To sleep peacefully
Answer: c) To react to something
2. Which of the following is a synonym of "respond"?
a) React
b) Avoid
c) Forget
d) Delay
Answer: a) React
3. Which word is an antonym of "respond"?
a) Answer
b) React
c) Ignore
d) Acknowledge
Answer: c) Ignore
4. Which sentence uses "respond" correctly?
a) He respond to the rain by flying a kite.
b) They will respond after seeing the message.
c) She respond the call tomorrow.
d) We respond dinner last night.
Answer: b) They will respond after seeing the message.
5. What does the idiom "respond in kind" mean?
a) To be polite
b) To reply rudely
c) To react in a similar manner
d) To respond quickly
Answer: c) To react in a similar manner
