Responding: meaning, definitions and examples

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responding

 

[ rɪˈspɒndɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

communication react

Responding refers to the act of replying or reacting to something. This can occur in various contexts, such as conversations, surveys, or situations requiring feedback. The term implies an engagement where one party addresses the thoughts, questions, or actions of another. Effective responding can facilitate better understanding and dialogue, especially in interpersonal communications. It's important to consider both the content and the nature of the response to ensure it is appropriate and constructive.

Synonyms

acknowledging, answering, reacting, replying

Examples of usage

  • I am responding to your email.
  • She is promptly responding to customer inquiries.
  • The teacher is responding to students' questions.
  • He was not responding to my messages.

Translations

Translations of the word "responding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 respondendo

🇮🇳 उत्तर देना

🇩🇪 antworten

🇮🇩 menanggapi

🇺🇦 відповідаючи

🇵🇱 odpowiadając

🇯🇵 応答する

🇫🇷 répondant

🇪🇸 respondiendo

🇹🇷 yanıt verme

🇰🇷 응답하는

🇸🇦 الرد

🇨🇿 odpovídající

🇸🇰 odpovedajúci

🇨🇳 回应

🇸🇮 odgovarjajoč

🇮🇸 svara

🇰🇿 жауап беру

🇬🇪 პასუხი

🇦🇿 cavab vermək

🇲🇽 respondiendo

Etymology

The word 'responding' originates from the Latin word 'respondere', which means to answer or to reply. This Latin root is composed of the prefix 're-' meaning 'back' and 'spondere' meaning 'to pledge'. The term made its way into Middle English through Old French 'responder', where it maintained the sense of providing a reply. Over time, 'responding' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including emotional and behavioral reactions, not just verbal replies. The extension of its use into various fields, such as technology and psychology, reflects the necessity of engagement in both human interactions and automated systems.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,473 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.