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Response

Rih-SPAHNS

/rɪˈspɑːns/

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response

Dictionary meaning

A bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent.

Examples

  • This situation developed in response to events in Africa.

Synonyms: reaction

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