Definition: a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent
Usage: a bad reaction to the medicine; his responses have slowed with age
Similar words: bodily function, bodily process, body process, activity
Definition: an organic process that takes place in the body
Usage: respiratory activity
Synonyms: response
Definition: the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals
Similar words: way, style, manner, fashion, mode
Definition: how something is done or how it happens
Usage: her dignified manner; his rapid manner of talking; their nomadic mode of existence; in the characteristic New York style; a lonely way of life; in an abrasive fashion
Synonyms: response
Definition: a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister
Similar words: phrase
Definition: an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
Definition: the manner in which something is greeted
Usage: she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors
Similar words: salutation, greeting
Definition: (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
Synonyms: reply, response, answer
Definition: a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
Usage: I waited several days for his answer; he wrote replies to several of his critics
Similar words: statement
Definition: a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
Usage: according to his statement he was in London on that day
Definition: the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
Usage: he growled his reply
Similar words: speech act
Definition: the use of language to perform some act
Synonyms: response
Definition: a result
Usage: this situation developed in response to events in Africa
Similar words: effect, consequence, event, issue, result, outcome, upshot
Definition: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Usage: the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; his decision had depressing consequences for business; he acted very wise after the event