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Scrabble letter values: A1N1S1W4E1R1 = 9
Definition
- noun a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation. — synonyms: reply, response
- noun a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem. — synonyms: solution, result, resolution, solvent
- noun the speech act of replying to a question.
- noun the principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint.
- noun a nonverbal reaction.
- verb react verbally. — synonyms: reply, respond
- verb respond to a signal.
- verb give the correct answer or solution to.
- verb understand the meaning of. — synonyms: resolve
- verb give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument).
- verb be liable or accountable.
- verb be sufficient. — synonyms: suffice, do, serve
- verb match or correspond.
- verb be satisfactory for.
- verb react to a stimulus or command.
Examples
- “I waited several days for his answer”
- “he wrote replies to several of his critics”
- “they were trying to find a peaceful solution”