reply

/ɹɪˈplaɪ/

noun

  1. 1

    A written or spoken response; part of a conversation.

  2. 2

    Something given in reply.

  3. 3

    A counterattack.

  4. 4

    The answer of a figure.

  5. 5

    A document written by a party specifically replying to a responsive declaration and in some cases an answer.

verb

  1. 1

    To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.

  2. 2

    To act or gesture in response.

    Joanne replied to Pete's insult with a slap to his face.
  3. 3

    To repeat something back; to echo.

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