To give a reply



Exemple: They give a reply immediately

Definició


"To give a reply" means to respond or answer to a question, statement, or request, usually by providing information or expressing an opinion. For example, when someone asks a question, they expect the other person to give a reply promptly.

Etimologia


The phrase "to give a reply" combines the verb "give," which comes from Old English 'giefan,' meaning to bestow or present, and "reply," derived from Old French 'replier,' meaning to fold back or respond. Together, they form a common English expression emphasizing the act of offering a response.