Another word for answer
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Noun
Verb
To speak or act in response, as to a question
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Another word for answer
Noun
A reply
A solution
A defense
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Verb
To reply
To move in response
Synonym Study
- Rejoin implies an answer, originally to a reply, now often to an objection
- Retort suggests a reply, esp. one that is sharp or witty, provoked by a charge or criticism
- Reply in its strictest application refers to an answer that directly or in detail satisfies a question, charge, etc.
- Respond implies an appropriate reaction, either in words or action, made voluntarily or spontaneously to that which serves as a stimulus to respond to an appeal
- Answer implies saying, writing, or acting in return, as required by the situation or by courtesy to answer a letter, to answer the phone
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