merespons

Merespons is an Indonesian-language verb meaning to respond to something, to react with a reply or acknowledgment. It is formed from the noun respon (response) with the prefix me- to denote action. The standard spelling in formal writing is merespon, though some speakers and media occasionally use merespons as a variant, influenced by the English word response and by online usage.

The term is widely used in communication, customer service, journalism, and digital media to denote providing an answer, feedback, or reaction to a stimulus such as a question, comment, or signal. In Indonesian, merespon is often contrasted with menanggapi; while both mean to respond, merespon emphasizes the act of replying to a direct input, whereas menanggapi can carry a sense of addressing an issue or taking a stance in a discussion. Related words include respons (the noun form), responsif (responsive) as an adjective, and other verbs like menanggapi or membalas (to reply).

Usage guidance: merespon is commonly used in written and spoken Indonesian, especially in contexts involving messages, inquiries, or feedback. In formal contexts, merespon may be preferred, while merespons appears in informal communication and online discourse. For precision, writers may choose merespon when describing a direct reply to a question or input, and menanggapi when describing addressing a topic or issue more broadly.

See also: Respon; Menanggapi; Responsif.