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| n. (communication) | 1. answer, reply, response | a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation.; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics" |
| ~ statement | a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc.; "according to his statement he was in London on that day" |
| ~ rescript | a reply by a Pope to an inquiry concerning a point of law or morality. |
| ~ feedback | response to an inquiry or experiment. |
| n. (communication) | 2. reply, response | the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange.; "he growled his reply" |
| ~ counterblast | a vigorous and unrestrained response.; "her tirade provoked a counterblast from her husband" |
| ~ speech act | the use of language to perform some act. |
| ~ non sequitur | a reply that has no relevance to what preceded it. |
| ~ comeback, rejoinder, retort, riposte, replication, counter, return | a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one).; "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher" |
| ~ echo | a reply that repeats what has just been said. |
| ~ answer | the speech act of replying to a question. |
| v. (communication) | 3. answer, reply, respond | react verbally.; "She didn't want to answer"; "answer the question"; "We answered that we would accept the invitation" |
| ~ call back | return or repeat a telephone call.; "I am busy right now--can you call back in an hour?"; "She left a message but the contractor never called back" |
| ~ counter | speak in response.; "He countered with some very persuasive arguments" |
| ~ field | answer adequately or successfully.; "The lawyer fielded all questions from the press" |
| ~ sass | answer back in an impudent or insolent manner.; "don't sass me!"; "The teacher punished the students who were sassing all morning" |
| ~ retort, rejoin, riposte, come back, repay, return | answer back. |
| ~ say, state, tell | express in words.; "He said that he wanted to marry her"; "tell me what is bothering you"; "state your opinion"; "state your name" |
| ~ bridle | respond to the reins, as of horses. |
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