Reply

/ɹɪˈplaɪ/

The meaning and definition of Reply, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To act or gesture in response.
    “Joanne replied to Pete's insult with a slap to his face.”
  2. To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.
noun
  1. A written or spoken response; part of a conversation.
  2. A document written by a party specifically replying to a responsive declaration and in some cases an answer.
Synonyms answer answer back counter follow up get back to react

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