Synonym: answer, reaction, reception, reply. Similar words: be responsible for, respond, respondent, correspondent, corresponding to, sponsor, bespoke, on the spot. Meaning: [rɪ'spɑns /-'spɒns] 
n. 1. a result 2. a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some foregoing stimulus or agent 3. a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation 4. the manner in which something is greeted 5. a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister 6. the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange.
n. 1. a result 2. a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some foregoing stimulus or agent 3. a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation 4. the manner in which something is greeted 5. a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister 6. the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange. 
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31. He wondered if the psychiatrist was trying to goad him into some unguarded response.
32. She made no response.
33. The only flaw is the slightly slow response times when you press the buttons.
34. Your response is unacceptable.
35. The government has been cautious in its response to the report.
36. In response, Charles VI sent a punitive expedition to Brittany,[www.Sentencedict.com] raping and killing the populace.
37. The bishop's speech has prompted an angry response from both political parties.
38. She has received a response from that college to her application.
39. The government may declare martial law in response to the latest violence in the region.
40. When it comes to speed of response, a small firm can outdo a big company.
41. He has managed to find a response to each new political development that chimes in with most Germans' instinct.
42. Have you managed to elicit a response from them yet?
43. We were greatly encouraged by the positive response of the public.
44. These images are likely to evoke a strong response in the viewer.
45. I could elicit no response from him.
46. Good customer relations require courtesy, professionalism and effective response.
47. Our appeal for help met with a meagre response.
48. He had an instantaneous response.
49. They waited in vain for a response.
50. They have vowed a quick and decisive response.
51. His comments brought an angry response from opposition politicians.
52. His response was well balanced.
53. Her response was simply to evade the problem altogether.
54. His proposals met with a broadly favourable response.
55. The product was developed in response to customer demand.
56. His response to the accusation was rapid.
57. The response to our advertisement has been somewhat disappointing.
58. The response to the appeal has been phenomenal.
59. See p. 246 for Thom Bean's response.
60. Her speech evoked a hostile response.
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