noun / verb

reply

rih-PLY/rɪˈplaɪ/

An answer to something said, written, or asked, or the act of giving one.

The adult sends a reply to the message on the phone.

An East Asian adult answers another person's message on a phone, two simple opposing blank speech bubbles.
Etymology

The original image is “folding back” or “turning back.” This developed into answering: a reply turns words back toward someone who has spoken or written.

In context

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I'm going to give you a list of words for each word I'd like you to reply with a rating from one to six indicating how strongly the word makes you feel something
This surreal company STALKED me! | Lennox Mutual VS Dr. Sherman Episode #1

More examples

  • We waited all week for his reply.
  • The manager replied that the room was available.
  • Please reply by Friday.

Forms

reply · replies · replied · replying

Similar words

answer
The broad ordinary equivalent.
response
Can be an action or reaction rather than words.