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reply
noun
verb
A statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
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Pronunciation
ɹɪˈplaɪ
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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
“I waited several days for his answer”
noun
The speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
“He growled his reply”
verb
React verbally
“She didn't want to answer”
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Example Sentences
I waited several days for his answer
He wrote replies to several of his critics
He growled his reply
She didn't want to answer
Answer the question
We answered that we would accept the invitation
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