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To make a return in words or writing; to respond; to answer.

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Answer 76% connected

To speak in defense against; to reply to in defense; as, to answer a charge; to answer an accusation.

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Counter 76% connected

A prefix meaning contrary, opposite, in opposition; as, counteract, counterbalance, countercheck. See Counter, adv. & a.

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Echo 76% connected

A sound reflected from an opposing surface and repeated to the ear of a listener; repercussion of sound; repetition of a sound.

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Non sequitur 76% connected

An inference which does not follow from the premises.

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Rejoinder 76% connected

An answer to a reply; or, in general, an answer or reply.

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Replication 76% connected

An answer; a reply.

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Rescript 76% connected

The answer of an emperor when formallyconsulted by particular persons on some difficult question; hence, an edict or decree.

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Retort 76% connected

To bend or curve back; as, a retorted line.

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Return 76% connected

To turn back; to go or come again to the same place or condition.

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Manner of action 8

Answer 76% connected

To speak in defense against; to reply to in defense; as, to answer a charge; to answer an accusation.

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Bridle 76% connected

The head gear with which a horse is governed and restrained, consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins, with other appendages.

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Counter 76% connected

A prefix meaning contrary, opposite, in opposition; as, counteract, counterbalance, countercheck. See Counter, adv. & a.

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Field 76% connected

Cleared land; land suitable for tillage or pasture; cultivated ground; the open country.

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Rejoin 76% connected

To join again; to unite after separation.

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Repay 76% connected

To pay back; to refund; as, to repay money borrowed or advanced.

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Retort 76% connected

To bend or curve back; as, a retorted line.

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Return 76% connected

To turn back; to go or come again to the same place or condition.

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Broader term 4

Say 76% connected

Saw.

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State 76% connected

The circumstances or condition of a being or thing at any given time.

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Statement 76% connected

The act of stating, reciting, or presenting, orally or in paper; as, to interrupt a speaker in the statement of his case.

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Tell 76% connected

To mention one by one, or piece by piece; to recount; to enumerate; to reckon; to number; to count; as, to tell money.

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Synonym 3

Answer 92% connected

To speak in defense against; to reply to in defense; as, to answer a charge; to answer an accusation.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Respond 92% connected

To say somethin in return; to answer; to reply; as, to respond to a question or an argument.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Response 92% connected

The act of responding.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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