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Definition of Reply
1. Verb. React verbally. "They reply that there was a traffic accident "; "We answered that we would accept the invitation"
Specialized synonyms: Call Back, Counter, Field, Sass, Come Back, Rejoin, Repay, Retort, Return, Riposte, Bridle
Generic synonyms: Say, State, Tell
Derivative terms: Answer, Answer, Answerer, Respondent, Responder
2. Noun. A statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation. "He wrote replies to several of his critics"
Generic synonyms: Statement
Specialized synonyms: Rescript, Feedback
Derivative terms: Answer
3. Noun. The speech act of continuing a conversational exchange. "He growled his reply"
Specialized synonyms: Counterblast, Non Sequitur, Comeback, Counter, Rejoinder, Replication, Retort, Return, Riposte, Echo, Answer
Generic synonyms: Speech Act
Definition of Reply
1. v. i. To make a return in words or writing; to respond; to answer.
2. v. t. To return for an answer.
3. n. That which is said, written, or done in answer to what is said, written, or done by another; an answer; a response.
Definition of Reply
1. Verb. (transitive intransitive) To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer. ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive) To act or gesture in response. ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive) To repeat something back; to echo. ¹
4. Noun. A written or spoken response; part of a conversation. ¹
5. Noun. Something given in reply. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Reply
1. to answer [v -PLIED, -PLYING, -PLIES] - See also: answer