Associations to the word «Reply»
Noun
- Obj
- Quixote
- Sancho
- Senor
- Shrug
- Sarcasm
- Hesitation
- Athos
- Negative
- Ladyship
- Entreaty
- Clete
- Banning
- Asking
- Madam
- Abbe
- Aye
- Majesty
- Politeness
- Tone
- Excellency
- Compliment
- Composure
- Lordship
- Pickering
- Nod
- Countenance
- Socrates
- Duc
- Astonishment
- Query
- Sparhawk
- Retort
- Laughing
- Christy
- Ultimatum
- Objection
- Ay
- Garion
- Yes
- Sender
- Monsieur
- Inquiry
- Sire
- Brahman
- Telegram
- Grunt
Adjective
Wiktionary
REPLY, verb. (transitive) (intransitive) To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.
REPLY, verb. (intransitive) To act or gesture in response.
REPLY, verb. (intransitive) To repeat something back; to echo.
REPLY, noun. A written or spoken response; part of a conversation.
REPLY, noun. Something given in reply.
Dictionary definition
REPLY, noun. A statement (either spoken or written) that is made to 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".
REPLY, noun. The speech act of continuing a conversational exchange; "he growled his reply".
REPLY, verb. React verbally; "She didn't want to answer"; "answer the question"; "We answered that we would accept the invitation".
Wise words
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.