v. i. | 1. | To make a return in words or writing; to respond; to answer. |
2. | (Law) To answer a defendant's plea. | |
3. | Figuratively, to do something in return for something done; | |
v. t. | 1. | To return for an answer. |
n. | 1. | That which is said, written, or done in answer to what is said, written, or done by another; an answer; a response. |
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2. | reply - the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange; "he growled his reply" Synonyms: response | |
Verb | 1. | reply - reply or respond to; "She didn't want to answer"; "answer the question"; "We answered that we would accept the invitation" |
reply - See followup. |