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Another word for reply

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• noun (Context 1)

A spoken or written response to a question, statement, letter, or message.

Usage Example

"We are still waiting for a formal answer from the committee regarding our proposal."

Strongest
answer
response
Strong
rejoinder
retort
Weak
acknowledgment

• verb (Context 2)

To say or write something as an answer or reaction to someone or something.

Usage Example

"She promised to answer to the invitation before the end of the week."

Strongest
answer
respond
Strong
retort
rejoin
Weak
acknowledge

• verb (Context 3)

To respond to an action, gesture, or challenge with a counteraction of a similar kind.

Usage Example

"The visiting team quickly replied with two goals in the second half."

Strongest
respond
Strong
react
counter
reciprocate
Weak
retaliate

Opposites of reply

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of reply varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

question
ask
query
inquiry
inquire
ignore
request
overlook
See all opposites of reply

• Nearby Words

repair
repeat
replace
reply
report
reporter
reptile

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Reply. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/reply
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