responding
Pronunciation: [rɪˈspɑndɪŋ]
Word
Context: "communication"
(verb) to answer or reply to someone or something. When someone asks you a question, if you say something back, you are responding to them.
Example
She is responding to his question about homework.
Example
He didn't respond to my email, so I wasn't sure what to do.
Example
Why are you not responding to her message?
Context: "reaction"
(verb) to show a reaction to something that has happened. It can be feelings or actions that change because of something else, like when a teacher reacts to a student's answer.
Example
The dog is responding well to the training from its owner.
Example
The students were not responding to the new rules set by the school.
Example
How did the audience respond to the movie?
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