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Definition of replied : of Reply

Synonyms:

corresponded (part of speech: verb)

dispatched, corresponded, posted

answered (part of speech: verb)

answered, retorted, countercharged, expounded, countered, echoed, returned, rebutted, explained, responded, acknowledged, came back, counter-accused

responded (part of speech: verb)

justified, denied, objected, reacted, refuted, defended

defended (part of speech: verb)

fended, secured, safeguarded, opposed, argued, saved, protected, guarded, buffered, barricaded, sustained, shielded, screened, warded, backfired, counterattacked, policed, covered, sheltered, upheld, supported, barred, averted, resisted

Usage examples:

  • " There is no answer," he replied. - "A Maker of History", E. Phillips Oppenheim.
  • " I won't," replied Arthur. - "Elsie Dinsmore", Martha Finley.
  • " Can't do it," replied Tom. - "Bring Me His Ears", Clarence E. Mulford.