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Synonyms for reply

Noun

1. answer, reply, response, statement
usage: a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics"
2. reply, response, speech act
usage: the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange; "he growled his reply"

Verb

1. answer, reply, respond, state, say, tell
usage: reply or respond to; "She didn't want to answer"; "answer the question"; "We answered that we would accept the invitation"
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