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re·ply
(rĭ-plī′)v. re·plied, re·ply·ing, re·plies
v.intr.
1. To speak or write as a reaction to a question or other prompting.
2. To act in reaction or as a response: The enemy's bigs guns replied to the salvo. See Synonyms at answer.
3. Law To respond to the defendant's answer or plea.
v.tr.
To say or give as an answer: I replied that I was unable to help them.
n. pl. re·plies
1. A word or a series of words spoken or written in reaction, as to a question or request.
2. An act made in reaction or response.
3. Law A plaintiff's response to the defendant's answer or plea, especially with regard to counterclaims made by the defendant.
[Middle English replien, from Old French replier, from Latin replicāre, to fold back; see replicate.]
re·pli′er n.
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(rɪˈplaɪ)vb (mainly intr) , -plies, -plying or -plied
1. to make answer (to) in words or writing or by an action; respond: he replied with an unexpected move.
2. (tr; takes a clause as object) to say (something) in answer: he replied that he didn't want to come.
3. (Law) law to answer a defendant's plea
4. to return (a sound); echo
n, pl -plies
5. an answer made in words or writing or through an action; response
6. (Law) the answer made by a plaintiff or petitioner to a defendant's case
[C14: from Old French replier to fold again, reply, from Latin replicāre to fold back, from re- + plicāre to fold]
reˈplier n
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re•ply
(rɪˈplaɪ)v. -plied, -ply•ing, v.i.
1. to give an answer in words or writing; respond: to reply to a question.
2. to respond by some action: to reply to the enemy's fire.
3. to echo or resound.
v.t. 4. to return as an answer: He replied that no one would go.
n. 5. a response in words or writing.
6. a response in the form of some action.
[1350–1400; Middle English (v.) < Middle French replier to fold back, reply < Latin replicāre; see replicate]
re•pli′er, n.
syn: See answer.
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- riposte - A counterstroke, such as a snappy retort, from Italian riposta, "reply, response."
- antapology - The reply to an apology, such as "That's all right."
- irrespondence - People not answering your e-mails? That's irrespondence! (Failure to reply.)
- rescribe - To write in reply.
Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
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An answer to a challenge. See also challenge; countersign; password.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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Past participle: replied
Gerund: replying
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| Noun | 1. |  reply - 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"statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; "according to his statement he was in London on that day" rescript - a reply by a Pope to an inquiry concerning a point of law or morality feedback - response to an inquiry or experiment |
| 2. | reply - the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange; "he growled his reply" counterblast - a vigorous and unrestrained response; "her tirade provoked a counterblast from her husband" speech act - the use of language to perform some act non sequitur - a reply that has no relevance to what preceded it comeback, rejoinder, retort, riposte, replication, counter, return - a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher" echo - a reply that repeats what has just been said answer - the speech act of replying to a question | |
| Verb | 1. |  reply - react verbally; "She didn't want to answer"; "answer the question"; "We answered that we would accept the invitation"call back - return or repeat a telephone call; "I am busy right now--can you call back in an hour?"; "She left a message but the contractor never called back" counter - speak in response; "He countered with some very persuasive arguments" field - answer adequately or successfully; "The lawyer fielded all questions from the press" sass - answer back in an impudent or insolent manner; "don't sass me!"; "The teacher punished the students who were sassing all morning"; say, state, tell - express in words; "He said that he wanted to marry her"; "tell me what is bothering you"; "state your opinion"; "state your name" bridle - respond to the reins, as of horses |
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reply
verb
1. answer, respond, retort, return, come back, counter, acknowledge, react, echo, rejoin, retaliate, write back, reciprocate, riposte, make answer He replied that this was absolutely impossible.
noun
1. answer, response, reaction, counter, echo, comeback (informal), retort, retaliation, acknowledgment, riposte, counterattack, return, rejoinder, reciprocation They went ahead without waiting for a reply.
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Translations
odpověďodpovědět
svarsvare
respondi
vastatavastauspalauttaa
odgovorodgovoriti
felelválaszolválaszolás
svarsvara
返事返事をする
대답대답하다
atbildeatbildēt
odgovorodgovoriti
svarsvara
ให้คำตอบคำตอบ
câu trả lờiđáp lại
reply
[rɪˈplaɪ]A. N
1. (spoken, written) → respuesta f, contestación f
he has had 12 replies to his ad → han contestado 12 personas a su anuncio
I sent a reply to her letter this morning → contesté or respondí a su carta esta mañana
"reply paid" → no necesita sello, a franquear en destino
reply-paid envelope → sobre m a franquear en destino
in reply → en respuesta
in reply to your letter → en respuesta a or contestando a su carta
he had nothing to say in reply → no tenía nada que responder or contestar
there's no reply (Telec) → no contestan
to make no reply (to sth) → no responder (a algo), no contestar (algo)
she made no reply except to nod → su única reacción fue asentir con la cabeza
he has had 12 replies to his ad → han contestado 12 personas a su anuncio
I sent a reply to her letter this morning → contesté or respondí a su carta esta mañana
"reply paid" → no necesita sello, a franquear en destino
reply-paid envelope → sobre m a franquear en destino
in reply → en respuesta
in reply to your letter → en respuesta a or contestando a su carta
he had nothing to say in reply → no tenía nada que responder or contestar
there's no reply (Telec) → no contestan
to make no reply (to sth) → no responder (a algo), no contestar (algo)
she made no reply except to nod → su única reacción fue asentir con la cabeza
2. (= reaction, response) → reacción f, respuesta f
a loud sob was his only reply → un fuerte sollozo fue su única reacción or respuesta
a loud sob was his only reply → un fuerte sollozo fue su única reacción or respuesta
3. (abrupt) → réplica f
4. (Jur) → réplica f
B. VI
1. → responder, contestar
to reply to sb → contestar or responder a algn
to reply to sth → responder or contestar a algo
to reply to a letter → contestar (a) una carta
the police replied with tear gas → la policía respondió con gas lacrimógeno
to reply to sb → contestar or responder a algn
to reply to sth → responder or contestar a algo
to reply to a letter → contestar (a) una carta
the police replied with tear gas → la policía respondió con gas lacrimógeno
2. (Jur) → replicar
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[rɪˈplaɪ] n
(= spoken or written answer) → réponse f
I called out but there was no reply → J'ai appelé mais il n'y a pas eu de réponse.
there's no reply (on telephone) → ça ne répond pas
a reply to sth → une réponse à qch
I haven't had a reply to my request for information → Je n'ai pas eu de réponse à ma demande d'information.
in reply to sth → en réponse à qch
I am writing in reply to your recent letter → Je vous écris en réponse à votre dernière lettre.
I called out but there was no reply → J'ai appelé mais il n'y a pas eu de réponse.
there's no reply (on telephone) → ça ne répond pas
a reply to sth → une réponse à qch
I haven't had a reply to my request for information → Je n'ai pas eu de réponse à ma demande d'information.
in reply to sth → en réponse à qch
I am writing in reply to your recent letter → Je vous écris en réponse à votre dernière lettre.
vi
(= give answer) → répondre
I wrote to her, but she didn't reply → Je lui ai écrit mais elle n'a pas répondu.
to reply to sb/sth → répondre à qn/qch
I wrote to her, but she didn't reply → Je lui ai écrit mais elle n'a pas répondu.
to reply to sb/sth → répondre à qn/qch
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
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n (written) → Antwort f; (spoken also) → Erwiderung f; (esp Comput) → Rückmeldung f; in reply → (als Antwort) darauf; in reply to your letter → in Beantwortung Ihres Briefes (form); reply coupon → Antwortschein m; to send a letter reply paid (Brit) → einen Brief gebührenfrei senden; reply-paid envelope (Brit) → freigemachter Briefumschlag, Freiumschlag m
vt to reply (to somebody) that … → (jdm) antworten, dass …
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[rɪˈplaɪ]1. n → risposta
in reply → in risposta
what did you say in reply? → cos'hai risposto?
there's no reply (Telec) → non risponde (nessuno)
in reply → in risposta
what did you say in reply? → cos'hai risposto?
there's no reply (Telec) → non risponde (nessuno)
2. vt & vi → rispondere
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
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(rəˈplai) verb to answer. `I don't know,' he replied; Should I reply to his letter?; She replied that she had never seen the man before; She replied by shrugging her shoulders.
noun – plural reˈplies – 1. an answer. `I don't know,' was his reply; I'll write a reply to his letter.
2. the act of answering. What did he say in reply (to your question)?
to reply to a letter (not reply a letter).
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
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→ إجابَة, يُجيبُ odpověď, odpovědět svar, svare Antwort, antworten απάντηση, απαντώ contestación, contestar vastata, vastaus répondre, réponse odgovor, odgovoriti rispondere, risposta 返事, 返事をする 대답, 대답하다 antwoord, antwoorden svar, svare odpowiedź, odpowiedzieć responder, resposta ответ, отвечать svar, svara ให้คำตอบ, คำตอบ yanıt, yanıtlamak câu trả lời, đáp lại 答复Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
reply
n. contestación, respuesta;
v. contestar, responder.
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