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   reply

   /rɪˈplʌɪ/

   verb

   • 1. say something in response to something someone has said: "he was gone before we could reply to his last remark" Similar respondanswersay in responserejoinreturnretortcounterfling backhurl backretaliatecome backrare:riposte
   • ▪ write back in answer to someone: "she replied with a long letter the next day" Similar answerrespondacknowledgewrite backtake the baitrise to the baitcome back
   • ▪ respond by a similar action or gesture: "they replied to the shelling with a heavy mortar attack"

   noun

   • 1. a verbal or written answer: "I received a reply from the managing director"
   • ▪ the action of answering someone or something: "I am writing in reply to your letter"
   • ▪ a response in the form of a gesture, action, or expression: "Clough scored the first goal and Speed hit a late reply"
   • ▪ a plaintiff's response to the defendant's plea.

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a verb): from Old French replier, from Latin replicare ‘repeat’, later ‘make a reply’ (see replicate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. replier noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREPLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   noun [ C or U ] uk / rɪˈplaɪ / us / rɪˈplaɪ / B1. an answer: I asked why, but he made/gave no reply. There were very few replies to our advertisement. In reply to their questions, she just shrugged. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. More examples.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › replyReply Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of REPLY is to respond in words or writing. How to use reply in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Reply.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishreply verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of reply verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › replyReply - definition of reply by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to make answer (to) in words or writing or by an action; respond: he replied with an unexpected move. 2. ( tr; takes a clause as object) to say (something) in answer: he replied that he didn't want to come. 3. (Law) law to answer a defendant's plea. 4. to return (a sound); echo. n, pl -plies.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREPLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A reply is something that you say or write when you answer someone or answer a letter or advertisement.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › replyReply - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation. “he wrote replies to several of his critics” synonyms: answer, response. see more. noun. the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange. “he growled his reply ” synonyms: response. see more. Pronunciation. US. /rɪˈplaɪ/

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishREPLY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Meaning of reply – Learner’s Dictionary. reply. verb [ I, T ] uk / rɪˈplaɪ / us. Add to word list. B1. to answer: "I don't understand ," she replied. He didn't reply to my email. [ + that ] Henry replied that he had no idea what I was talking about. Fewer examples. "I don't believe a word you're saying," she replied bluntly.