reply - English word #411

Translation

To say or write something back to someone who has spoken to you or asked you a question.

Word origin

From Old French replier, meaning to fold back or turn back, from Latin replicare.

Verb typeregular (reply, replies, replied)

Please .

"Reply" means to write back to someone.

email .

"Replies" is the form used with he, she, or it.

.

"Replied" is the past form of "reply".

answer

To say or write something back when someone asks you a question.

ask

To say a question, or to tell someone you want something.

say

To speak words, or to tell someone something using your voice.

tell

To give information to someone using words.

write

To make letters, words, or numbers on paper or a screen using a pen, pencil, or keys.

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