reply (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /rɪˈplaɪ/
Definition
To say or write an answer to someone.
Examples
She did not reply to my question.
Please reply to this email by Friday.
He replied that he was too busy.
How to Use reply
- reply to (prepositional phrase)
- To direct an answer towards someone or something. — "He did not reply to my message."
- reply with (prepositional phrase)
- To use something as an answer. — "She replied with a quick 'yes'."
- reply that (collocation)
- To state something as an answer. — "He replied that he was not interested."
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