Synonyms of replied

replied

verb

past tense of reply

1

as in responded

to act or behave in response (as to a stimulus or influence)

replied to the news that she had won the scholarship by jumping around the room and cheering

Synonyms & Similar Words

• responded
• reacted
• answered
• returned
• read
• understood
• interpreted
• construed
• retaliated
• managed
• handled
• negotiated
• took
• contended (with)
• coped (with)
• grappled (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• acted
• caused
• affected
• behaved
• drew
• effected

2

as in answered

to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction

please reply to my question at your earliest convenience

Synonyms & Similar Words

• responded
• answered
• retorted
• reacted
• rejoined
• commented
• riposted
• returned
• explained
• remarked
• acknowledged
• came back
• countered
• corresponded
• communicated
• rebutted
• refuted
• denied
• defended
• fielded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• asked
• inquired
• questioned
• examined
• challenged
• interrogated
• pumped
• grilled
• surveyed
• queried
• quizzed
• polled
• cross-examined

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of replied

Following the film’s casting announcement, conservative commentator Matt Walsh criticized Lupita Nyong’o’s casting as Helen of Troy in posts on X, with Elon Musk replied to one of Walsh’s posts, agreeing. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026

Barros replied by pulling a scarf representing the nation’s colors from his bag. — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

McConnell’s wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, replied to inquiries about her husband’s condition on Tuesday—while responding to criticism about her choice to remain abroad during his health crisis. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 8 July 2026

Neither Bonta’s office nor that of Empire State AG Letitia James replied to Deadline’s request Wednesday for comment on Nexstar’s barbed filing. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 July 2026

None of the series sponsors replied to Forbes’ emailed questions except Shell, which declined to comment for this story. — Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The Charlotte Observer has reached out to attorneys in the case for comment; no one replied Thursday or Friday morning. — Diamy Wang, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Decker replied to a few of the comments, dropping some laughing-crying emojis. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

The All Blacks replied in kind, with Roigard's second try from close passing and a one-handed offload by Barrett. — ABC News, 4 July 2026