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Part of speech: verb
Definition: To make a reply or response to. To respond to a call by someone at a door or telephone, or other similar piece of equipment. To suit a need or purpose satisfactorily. To file a document in response to a complaint.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A response; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question. A solution to a problem. Reply to an email. (reply) A document filed in response to a complaint, responding to each point raised in the complaint and raising counterpoints.
Example sentence: Before you speak ask yourself if what you are going to say is true, is kind, is necessary, is helpful. If the answer is no, maybe what you are about to say should be left unsaid.
Reply
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A written or spoken response; part of a conversation.Something given in reply.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.To act or gesture in response.To repeat something back; to echo.
Example sentence: A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation.