response

Definitions


[rɪˈspɒns], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a verbal or written answer
(e.g: there was laughter at his response to the question)

- a reaction to something
(e.g: an extended, jazzy piano solo drew the biggest response from the crowd)


Phrases:

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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