i Register
In some senses, reply is marked as US. Watch for register when choosing this word.
reply
UK /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ US /ɹɪˈplaɪ/
noun 5verb 3
Definitions
verb
1
To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.
(intransitive) Please reply to my letter.
(transitive) "Sorry I'm late," replied the student.
2
To act or gesture in response.
Joanne replied to Pete's insult with a slap to his face.
It is a sound to be dreaded until you ascertain that it is being made by friendly forces; even then, your welcome to it must be tempered with some caution, because gunfire usually leads to replying gunfire[…]
3
To repeat something back; to echo.
noun
1
A written or spoken response; part of a conversation.
2
Something given in reply.
3
A counterattack.
4
The answer of a figure.
5
A document written by a party specifically replying to a responsive declaration and in some cases an answer.
Your note
not saved0 chars