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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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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
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We answered that we would accept the invitation
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