Synonyms for

Roger

Verb / ˈrɑ:dʒɜ: / Another word for roger — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

used in radio communication to mean 'message received and understood'

Synonyms & similar words

acknowledged received understood affirmative yes okay alright roger-roger wilco aye-aye

Synonyms by register

Formal

acknowledge confirm affirm assent

Informal

okay got it understood right sure

Literary

hearken attend heed

Antonyms

disagree deny refuse reject contradict oppose

Common collocations

  • roger that
  • roger dodger
  • roger wilco
  • roger out
  • roger that signal
  • roger that message

Word family

verb roger

Usage note

Primarily used in radio communication to confirm receipt of a message. 'Roger' is an informal acknowledgement and does not necessarily imply agreement.

Example sentences

  1. Roger, can you please bring me a glass of water?
  2. The pilot said 'roger' to confirm the instructions from the air traffic control tower.
  3. When you hear 'roger', it means the message has been received and understood.
  4. The soldier responded with 'roger' to confirm the order he received.
  5. The astronaut said 'roger that' to confirm the communication with the mission control.

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