responses

1. a resultExamples: "this situation developed in response to events in Africa"Synonyms: response

2. a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agentExamples: "a bad reaction to the medicine"; "his responses have slowed with age"Synonyms: reaction, response

3. a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusationExamples: "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics"Synonyms: answer, reply, response

4. the manner in which something is greetedExamples: "she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors"Synonyms: reception, response

5. a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or ministerSynonyms: response

6. the speech act of continuing a conversational exchangeExamples: "he growled his reply"Synonyms: reply, response