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Synonyms & Similar Words
respond
answer
react
retort
rejoinder
response
counter
comeback
riposte
rebuttal
refutation
denial
acknowledgment
affirmation
confirmation
reciprocate
acknowledge
address
counterclaim
refutation
explanation
justification
rationalization
clarification
elaboration
explication
apologia
defense
rejoinder
counterstatement
replication
rebutment
Meaning of Reply
The primary meaning of the word "Reply" is to respond or answer to a question, statement, or message.
Definitions
- A statement or message in response to a question, statement, or message
- * To respond or answer to a question, statement, or message
Etymology of Reply
The word "Reply" originated from Old French "replic", from Latin "replicare", which means "to fold back" or "to repeat", with the sense of repeating or returning a message
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe a response or answer to a question or statement
Example Uses
- I will reply to your email as soon as possible
- * She replied to the question with a confident answer
- * The company replied to the criticism with a statement