Synonyms for

Reply

Verb / rɪˈplaɪ / / ri:ˈplaɪ / Another word for reply — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To answer or respond to something that has been said or written.

Synonyms & similar words

response answer respond respond answer acknowledge retort counter react return riposte rejoin echo match correspond resolve satisfy fulfill

Synonyms by register

Formal

respond rejoin retort

Informal

get back to write back chat back say back

Literary

answer rebut

Antonyms

ask question query interrogate challenge dispute oppose

Common collocations

  • reply to an email
  • reply to a message
  • reply to a question
  • reply in kind
  • reply with a smile
  • reply promptly
  • reply to all

Word family

noun reply
verb reply
adjective replying

Usage note

While 'reply' can be used in both formal and informal contexts, 'respond' is often preferred in more formal settings. Be mindful of the context when choosing between synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. I will reply to your message as soon as possible.
  2. She always replies to my texts quickly.
  3. He didn't reply to my email.
  4. Can you reply to my question?
  5. I forgot to reply to her letter.

Quotes

  • A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. - Proverbs 15:1
  • The answer is the reply of the tongue. But what the tongue has not been schooled to, cannot reply and cannot answer. - Socrates
  • The greatest gift you can give someone is your time because when you give your time, you are giving a portion of your life that you will never get back. - Unknown

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