Response

Definitions

1. An answer or reply, or something in the nature of an answer or reply.
2. The act of responding or replying; reply: as, to speak in response to a question.
3. An oracular answer.
4. A verse, sentence, phrase, or word said or sung by the choir or congregation in sequence or reply to the priest or officiant.
5. A versicle or anthem said or sung during or after a lection; a respond or responsory.
6. A reply to an objection in formal disputation.
7. An online advertising performance metric representing one click-through from an online ad to its destination URL.
8. A reaction to a stimulus or provocation.

Equivalents

Examples

“As we age, the major arteries of our bodies frequently become⟳ thickened with plaque, a fatty material with an oatmeal-like consistency that builds up along the inner lining of blood vessels. The reason⟳ plaque forms isn’t entirely known, but it seems to be related to high levels of cholesterol inducing an inflammatory response, which can also attract⟳ and trap⟳ more cellular debris over time.”

CEFR level