Reply — synonyms, definition

1. reply (Noun)

24 synonyms

acknowledgment admission answer apology come-back contract copy defence denial echo explanation imitation justification plea rebuttal recognition rejoinder repartee repetition replication • • •

2 definitions

reply (Noun) — A statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation. ex. "he wrote replies to several of his critics"

reply (Noun) — The speech act of continuing a conversational exchange. ex. "he growled his reply"

2 types of

speech act statement

13 types

answer comeback counter counterblast echo feedback non sequitur rejoinder replication rescript retort return riposte

2. reply (Verb)

12 synonyms

answer confirm counter echo guess react rebut rejoin remark respond retort return

2 definitions

reply (Verb) — React verbally. ex. "She didn't want to reply"

reply (Verb) — Show a response or a reaction to something.

5 types of

act move say state tell

32 types

Flip accept acknowledge answer bridle bristle call back come back consent counter decline explode field flip out go for greet marvel notice overreact refuse • • •