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▪ I. reply re‧ply 1 [rɪˈplaɪ] verb replied PTandPP [intransitive, transitive]
to answer someone, in writing or in speech:
reply that

• Asked about the bank's operations, the chairman replied that the record speaks for itself.

reply to somebody/​something

• Our aim is to reply to all letters within 10 working days.

  [m0] ▪ II. reply reply 2 noun replies PLURALFORM [countable]
1. a written or spoken answer:

• The Exchange said it had received a satisfactory reply from the bank.

• We await your reply.

2. letter of reply a letter answering one that has been received:

• I received the standard letter of reply in response to my complaints.

3. in reply to formal a way of starting a letter that answers one that has been received:

• In reply to your letter of 24 Jan, I am sorry to hear our product has not met our usual high standards.

4. reply paid envelope an envelope for which the cost of posting has already been paid postage; = business reply envelope AmE:

• Use the enclosed reply-paid envelope (no stamp needed).

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Ⅰ.
reply UK US /rɪˈplaɪ/ verb (replying, replied, replied)
► [I or T] to give a spoken or written answer: »

'Your comments have been noted,' he replied.

 reply to sb/sth »

He did not reply to a message left for him.

 »

36 applicants replied to our advert.

 reply that »

55% of respondents replied that they are confident in their companies' leaders.

► [I] to react to something that someone has done: »

The voters replied by voting 80% in favour.

 reply with sth »

After criticism for being slow to respond to changes in the market, the company replied with a major restructuring.

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reply UK US /rɪˈplaɪ/ noun [C]
► a spoken or written answer: get/have/receive a reply »

We had more than 100 replies.

 a reply to sb/sth »

We received no reply to our query.

 await a reply »

The letter, dated December 17, awaits a reply.

 »

You will receive a written reply once your complaint has been looked into.

● in reply (to sth) — Cf. in reply to sth
● in reply to — Cf. in reply to

Financial and business terms. 2012.

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  • reply — re·ply n: a plaintiff s or complainant s response to a plea, allegation, or counterclaim in the defendant s answer Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. reply …   Law dictionary

  • Reply — Re*ply , n.; pl. {Replies} ( pl?z ). [See {Reply}, v. i., and cf. {Replica}.] That which is said, written, or done in answer to what is said, written, or done by another; an answer; a response. [1913 Webster] Syn: Answer; rejoinder; response.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Reply — Re*ply (r? pl? ), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Replied} ( pl?d ); p. pr. & vb. n. {Replying}.] [OE. replien, OF. replier, F. r[ e]pliquer, fr. L. replicare to fold back, make a reply; pref. re re + plicare to fold. See {Ply}, and cf. {Replica}.] 1. To… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • reply — late 14c., from O.Fr. replier to reply, turn back, from L. replicare to reply, repeat, lit. fold back, from re back, again + plicare to fold (see PLY (Cf. ply)). The noun is first recorded 1550s. Mod.Fr. répliquer is directly from Late Latin …   Etymology dictionary

  • reply — [ri plī′] vi. replied, replying [ME replyen < OFr replier < L replicare, to fold back, make a reply < re , back + plicare, to fold: see PLY1] 1. to answer, or respond, in speech or writing 2. to respond by some action [to reply to the… …   English World dictionary

  • Reply — Re*ply , v. t. To return for an answer. Milton. [1913 Webster] Lords, vouchsafe To give me hearing what I shall reply. Shak. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • reply — vb *answer, respond, rejoin, retort Contrasted words: *ask, question, interrogate, query, inquire, catechize, examine: *accuse, charge, impeach, indict: salute, greet, *address reply n answer, response, rejoinder, retort (see under …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • reply — [n] answer acknowledgment, antiphon, back talk*, comeback, counter, echo, feedback, knee jerk reaction*, lip*, reaction, reciprocation, rejoinder, respond, response, retaliation, retort, return, riposte, sass*, snappy comeback*, vibes*,… …   New thesaurus

  • reply — ► VERB (replies, replied) 1) say or write something in response to something said or written. 2) respond with a similar action: they replied to the shelling with a mortar attack. ► NOUN (pl. replies) 1) the action of replying. 2) …   English terms dictionary

  • reply — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ brief, monosyllabic (esp. BrE) ▪ blunt, curt, short, terse ▪ His reply was short and to the point …   Collocations dictionary

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