[ɹ_ɪ_s_p_ˈɒ_n_s], [ɹɪspˈɒns], [ɹɪspˈɒns]
Definitions of response
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a statement ( either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; " I waited several days for his answer"; " he wrote replies to several of his critics"
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a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some foregoing stimulus or agent; " a bad reaction to the medicine"; " his responses have slowed with age"
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the manner in which something is greeted; " she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors"
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the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange; " he growled his reply"
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a result; " this situation developed in response to events in Africa"
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a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister
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The act of responding.
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An answer or reply.
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Reply to an objection in formal disputation.
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The answer of the people or congregation to the priest or clergyman, in the litany and other parts of divine service.
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A kind of anthem sung after the lessons of matins and some other parts of the office.
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A repetition of the given subject in a fugue by another part on the fifth above or fourth below.
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See answer.
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The act of answering; reply; an act or feeling called forth by something; as, a response to an appeal for the Red Cross.
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The reaction of a muscle or other part to any stimulus.
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A reply: an oracular answer: the answer made by the congregation, the acolytes within the sanctuary, or the choir to the priest or minister during divine service: reply to an objection in a formal disputation.
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Answer; reply.
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An answer; reply.
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Reply; a reply; in the litany, the answer of the people or congregation to the priest; in the Rom. Cath. Church, a kind of anthem sung after the morning lesson.
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A reply or answer; an oracular answer; the answer of the people in certain parts of divine service; rejoinder.
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Usage examples for response
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In response I handed him the beginning of an official report. – Tomaso's Fortune and Other Stories by Henry Seton Merriman
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I will write you again in response to the other questions when the Guardian has given his advice.... – The Light of Divine Guidance (Volume 1) by Shoghi Effendi
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Sir Thomas made no response – The Gem Collector by P. G. Wodehouse
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" Why, this," was the response – A Boy's Ride by Gulielma Zollinger
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Stoller seemed about to answer; he hesitated; and before he had made any response the curtain rose. – Their Silver Wedding Journey by William Dean Howells
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" As you wish," was the response – A Forest Hearth: A Romance of Indiana in the Thirties by Charles Major
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The maid was about to answer when a response came from above. – The Desired Woman by Will N. Harben
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No response being made, I asked, " Why do you not speak?" – The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries by W. Y. Evans Wentz
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He turned at once in response to her quick whisper and offered her his arm. – The Safety Curtain, and Other Stories by Ethel M. Dell
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Once more there was no response – A Country Gentleman and his Family by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
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" But even so, I can't have the use of it myself," was Anne's response – Grace Harlowe's Senior Year at High School or The Parting of the Ways by Jessie Graham Flower
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" Not to be thought of with our pay," was the laughing response – The Everlasting Arms by Joseph Hocking
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" Amarilly," was the earnest response will you come to St. Mark's next Sunday to the morning service? – Amarilly of Clothes-line Alley by Belle K. Maniates
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She did not wait for Miss Tredgold's response but continued her slow walk. – Girls of the Forest by L. T. Meade
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Mr Armstrong made no response – Roger Ingleton, Minor by Talbot Baines Reed
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" Fairly, thank you," was the response but I am thankful that the journey is not twice as far." – Will of the Mill by George Manville Fenn
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I did not catch the name given me, and it was only when I opened the door to him in response to his ring that I recognized Mr. Cullen. – An Amiable Charlatan by E. Phillips Oppenheim
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In response the man addressed simply pointed to the sky, which was of a pure blue. – In the Year 2889 by Jules Verne and Michel Verne
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The response she must have known also, but she had not the power to move then. – The World Decision by Robert Herrick
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Lately his cold bath had meant a half- hour's shivering for him instead of the instantaneous glow which showed perfect bodily response – Secret Bread by F. Tennyson Jesse