Reply
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Reply is a verb meaning (transitive, intransitive) To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.
Meaning
(transitive, intransitive) To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To act or gesture in response.
- (intransitive) To repeat something back; to echo.
- A written or spoken response; part of a conversation.
- Something given in reply.
- A counterattack.
- (music) The answer of a figure.
- (US, law) A document written by a party specifically replying to a responsive declaration and in some cases an answer.
Example Sentences
(intransitive) Please reply to my letter.
(transitive) He replied that he was not sure.
(transitive) "Sorry I'm late," replied the student.
Joanne replied to Pete's insult with a slap to his face.
Word Forms
- replies
- replying
- replied
Synonyms for reply
Depending on context, synonyms include respond, answer, retort, react, rejoin, counter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include response, respond, answer, answering, responding, responder.
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