To reply
Example: They reply promptly to user requests
Definition
"To reply" means to respond or answer to a question, statement, or request, usually by providing information, feedback, or acknowledgment. It involves communicating back to someone who has initiated contact or asked for a response, as in 'They reply promptly to user requests.'
Etymology
The verb "to reply" comes from the Old French word 'replier,' which means 'to fold back' or 'to respond.' It evolved from the Latin verb 'replicare,' meaning 'to fold back' or 'to answer.' Did you know? The idea of 'folding back' metaphorically represents returning an answer or reaction to an initial statement.
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"To reply" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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