reply (Meaning)
reply (n)
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
reply (v)
react verbally
reply (v. i.)
To make a return in words or writing; to respond; to answer.
To answer a defendant's plea.
Figuratively, to do something in return for something done; as, to reply to a signal; to reply to the fire of a battery.
That which is said, written, or done in answer to what is said, written, or done by another; an answer; a response.
reply (v. t.)
To return for an answer.
Synonyms & Antonyms of reply
reply Sentence Examples
- After careful consideration, Sarah sent a heartfelt reply to the proposal.
- The email reply was prompt and informative, addressing all my questions.
- The CEO responded to the shareholders' concerns with a detailed reply.
- The customer service representative provided a timely reply to the complaint.
- The professor instructed the students to reply to their peers' essays with constructive criticism.
- The politician's reply to the allegations was met with mixed reactions.
- The jury waited patiently for the defendant's reply to the charges.
- The author replied to the negative review by explaining her creative process.
- The invitation requested a reply by a certain date to confirm attendance.
- The social media influencer carefully crafted a witty reply to the troll's comment.
FAQs About the word reply
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation, the speech act of continuing a conversational
respond, react,answer, interpret,return, read, understand
cause, cause, act,act, affect, behave, draw, affect, behave,draw
After careful consideration, Sarah sent a heartfelt reply to the proposal.
The email reply was prompt and informative, addressing all my questions.
The CEO responded to the shareholders' concerns with a detailed reply.
The customer service representative provided a timely reply to the complaint.
