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response noun [ rɪˈspɒns ]

• a verbal or written answer.
• "there was laughter at his response to the question"
• a reaction to something.
• "an extended, jazzy piano solo drew the biggest response from the crowd"
Similar: reaction, reply, reciprocation, retaliation, feedback, comeback,
Origin: Middle English: from Old French respons or Latin responsum ‘something offered in return’, neuter past participle of respondere (see respond).


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