Definition of Reply

1. Verb. React verbally. "They reply that there was a traffic accident "; "We answered that we would accept the invitation"

Exact synonyms: Answer, Respond
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"
Exact synonyms: Answer, Response
Generic synonyms: Statement
Specialized synonyms: Rescript, Feedback
Derivative terms: Answer

3. Noun. The speech act of continuing a conversational exchange. "He growled his reply"
Exact synonyms: Response
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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Reply

replowing
replows
replug
replugged
replugging
replugs
replum
replumb
replumbed
replumbing
replumbs
replunge
replunged
replunges
replunging
reply (current term)
reply-paid
replyed
replyer
replyers
replying
repmobile
repmobiles
repo
repo man
repo men
repocket
repocketed
repocketing
repockets

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