a result; this situation developed in response to events in Africa'
a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent; a bad reaction to the medicine; his responses have slowed with age
[ Syn: reaction ]
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; I waited several days for his answer; he wrote replies to several of his critics
the manner in which something is greeted; she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors
[ Syn: reception ]
a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister
the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange; he growled his reply
[ Syn: reply ]
the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals