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reply
(r/i/'pl/aI/ )

noun (n)

  • a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    answer, response
    source: wordnet30
  • the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange(noun.communication)
    Example:
    He growled his reply.
    Synonym:
    response
    source: wordnet30
  • That which is said, written, or done in answer to what is said, written, or done by another; an answer; a response.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • react verbally(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    answer, respond
    source: wordnet30
  • To make a return in words or writing; to respond; to answer.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To return for an answer.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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