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| 1. | [ verb ] reply or respond to | |
| Synonyms: | answer respond | |
| Examples: | "She didn't want to answer" "answer the question" "We answered that we would accept the invitation" |
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| Related terms: | state retort counter field sass call_back bridle answer answer respondent | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation | |
| Synonyms: | answer response | |
| Examples: | "I waited several days for his answer" "he wrote replies to several of his critics" |
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| Related terms: | statement feedback rescript answer | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange | |
| Synonyms: | response | |
| Examples: | "he growled his reply" |
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| Related terms: | speech_act answer rejoinder echo counterblast non_sequitur answer | |
| Similar spelling: |
replay Revel repel Rebel Revell reveal repeal refuel refill |
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