Definitions

reply

[ri-plahy] / rɪˈplaɪ /

NOUN

answer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledgment feedback reaction rejoinder response retort

STRONG

antiphon comeback counter echo lip reciprocation respond retaliation return riposte sass vibes wisecrack

WEAK

back talk knee-jerk reaction snappy comeback

Antonyms

STRONGEST

question request

VERB

respond

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge answer come back counter react respond retort

STRONG

echo feedback reciprocate rejoin retaliate return riposte squelch top

WEAK

RSVP be in touch field the question get back to shoot back write back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

question request

Example Sentences

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A lawyer for Bankman-Fried did not reply to a request for comment.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Meanwhile, Mr. Trump’s earlier statements kept him aloof from Israel’s reply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The Albanian authorities did not reply to AFP's request for comment on Thursday morning.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

In a reply to Musk on X late last year, Matt Tuttle, the founder of Tuttle Capital, indicated he would be open to giving up the ticker symbol.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t know that,” I reply, ready to crawl into a hole.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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"Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf"

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"Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf"