respondent (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈspɒndənt/

Definition

A person who answers a questionnaire, survey, or other request for information, or who is being sued or is answering a lawsuit.

Examples

• The survey respondent reported feeling stressed about their finances.

• The respondent's legal team filed a motion to dismiss the case.

• We received responses from over 500 potential respondents for our study.

How to Use respondent

respondent in (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify the context or case the respondent is involved in. — "The respondent in the case was found guilty."

respondent to (prepositional phrase)

Used to indicate what the respondent is answering or reacting to. — "The respondent to the inquiry provided a detailed explanation."

Synonyms of respondent

Words with a similar meaning to respondent:

• defendant
• participant
• answerer
• subject

Antonyms of respondent

Words with the opposite meaning to respondent:

• petitioner
• claimant
• interviewer

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