reply

1. A statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation (synset 106758700)
   "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics"
   is a type of: statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
   subtypes:

   • rescript - a reply by a Pope to an inquiry concerning a point of law or morality
   • feedback - response to an inquiry or experiment
   same as: answer, response
2. The speech act of continuing a conversational exchange (synset 107214225)
   "he growled his reply"
   is a type of: speech act - the use of language to perform some act
   subtypes:

   • counterblast - a vigorous and unrestrained response
   • non sequitur - a reply that has no relevance to what preceded it
   • comeback, counter, rejoinder, replication, retort, return, riposte - a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
   • echo - a reply that repeats what has just been said
   • answer - the speech act of replying to a question
   same as: response

1. React verbally (synset 200817348)
   "She didn't want to answer"; "answer the question"; "We answered that we would accept the invitation"
   is a type of: say, state, tell - express in words
   subtypes:

   • call back - return or repeat a telephone call
   • counter - speak in response
   • field - answer adequately or successfully
   • sass - answer back in an impudent or insolent manner
   • come back, rejoin, repay, retort, return, riposte - answer back
   • bridle - respond to the reins, as of horses
   same as: answer, respond

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