replied

VERB

answer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge come back counter react respond retort

STRONG

echo feedback reciprocate rejoin retaliate return riposte squelch top

WEAK

be in touch field the question get back to shoot back write back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

question request

Example Sentences

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John Adams, aged 90, and Thomas Jefferson, 83, replied that their health was too poor for them to travel, and both coincidentally died on the Fourth.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

“Divorced at 36. Yea, you’re not here to waste time. The way you build your days matter,” the AI voice told her after Lansley replied she was looking for a serious relationship.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

Asked by federal judge Theodore Chuang if he was guilty, the 77-year-old veteran diplomat replied: "I am, Your Honor, and I'm sorry for it."

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

“I have no idea how to do that,” Ritchie replied.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

“Yep,” Karl replied, nodding vigorously, and grinning triumphantly all over his face.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo