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To help you avoid using the same word too repetitively, redundantly, recurrently, incessantly, etc., etc.

Why synonyms can be useful

Your writing can sound boring if you continually keep repeating the same words. When you create sentences, you can make them more interesting by using words that mean the same as the word you are speaking about. This allows you to add flavor to your writing.

In order to make language a lot more expressive and interesting you should try to vary the words you use as often as you can.

Synonyms for (verb) respond

Synonyms: respond, react Definition: show a response or a reaction to something

Hypernyms: move, act Definition: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) Usage: think before you act; We must move quickly; The governor should act on the new energy bill; The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel

Synonyms: respond Definition: respond favorably or as hoped Usage: The cancer responded to the aggressive therapy

Hypernyms: respond, react Definition: show a response or a reaction to something

Synonyms: answer, reply, respond Definition: react verbally Usage: She didn't want to answer; answer the question; We answered that we would accept the invitation

Hypernyms: tell, say, state Definition: express in words Usage: He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me what is bothering you; state your opinion; state your name