in response to — as a reaction or reply to something
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: as a reaction or reply to something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn rɪˈspɑːns tuː/
Example Sentences
- In response to his terrible cooking, even the smoke detector started applauding.
- The government announced new measures in response to the environmental concerns.
- In response to my diet, my stomach has filed a formal complaint.
in response to
PREPOSITION[/ɪn rɪˈspɑːns tuː/]
as a reaction or reply to something
as a reaction or reply to something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'in' (in, into) and 'respondere' (to answer, reply), where 'respondere' comes from 're-' (back) + 'spondere' (to pledge or promise). The phrase emerged in Middle English as a translation of Latin legal and formal language.
Breakdown
in (preposition: in, into) + response (from Latin respondere: re- (back) + spondere (answer) + -ance (noun suffix) = to answer back) + to (preposition indicating direction/reaction) = in response to (as a reaction or reply to)
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📝Examples
“In response to his terrible cooking, even the smoke detector started applauding.”
“The government announced new measures in response to the environmental concerns.”
“In response to my diet, my stomach has filed a formal complaint.”
“Students organized a protest in response to the tuition increase.”
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