1.a result;
this situation developed in response to events in Africa
2.a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some foregoing stimulus or agent;
a bad reaction to the medicine
3.a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation;
I waited several days for his answer
4.the manner in which something is greeted;
she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors
5.a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister
6.the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange;
he growled his reply