reply meaning and definition

REPLY noun

Definition of reply (noun)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: answer, response
2. the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
   • "he growled his reply"
   • synonyms: response

REPLY verb

Definition of reply (verb)

1. react verbally
   • "She didn't want to answer"; "answer the question"; "We answered that we would accept the invitation"
   • synonyms: answer, respond