reply
IPA: rɪpɫˈaɪ
noun
- A written or spoken response; part of a conversation.
- Something given in reply.
- A counterattack.
- (music) The answer of a figure.
- (US, law) A document written by a party specifically replying to a responsive declaration and in some cases an answer.
verb
- (transitive, intransitive) To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.
- (intransitive) To act or gesture in response.
- (intransitive) To repeat something back; to echo.
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Examples of "reply" in Sentences
- I sent you an email yesterday, have you had a chance to reply yet
- Please reply to the invitation by the end of the week so we can finalize the guest list
- He waited anxiously for her to reply to his text message, hoping for good news
- When I asked him a question, he simply shrugged and gave a nonchalant reply
- The customer service representative promised to reply to my complaint within 24 hours
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