Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with respond in American Collocation
respond
verb
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/rɪˈspɑnd/
in a positive or useful way
constructively
creatively
effectively
enthusiastically
favourably
flexibly
generously
magnificently
positively
sensitively
sympathetically
well
Previous supporters are more likely to respond favourably to another approach.
in a suitable way
accordingly
appropriately
We will continue to monitor the situation and respond accordingly.
quickly
immediately
instantly
promptly
quickly
rapidly
swiftly
We will keep this guidance under review so we can respond swiftly to new issues as they arise.
in a negative way
angrily
negatively
Friends of the Earth has responded angrily to today’s decision to allow oil to be pumped between ships in the Firth of Forth.
things that people say or ask for
appeal
call
challenge
complaint
concern
criticism
demand
enquiry
invitation
pressure
query
question
request
The EU position on GMO labelling goes too far in responding to consumer concerns.
things that happen
crisis
disaster
emergency
incident
threat
The Highways Agency has substantially strengthened its ability to detect and respond to incidents.
a new situation
change
opportunity
The farming community has responded well to changes in people’s eating habits.