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

The Russian Federation replied on Tuesday, saying no case of plague had recently been reported in the Irkutsk Oblast, in southeastern Siberia, and that about 200 contacts had been placed in quarantine. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

The executive replied to a fan pointing out that actor Frank Grillo — who plays Rick Flag in the DC Universe — had reposted an image suggesting Arjona was the new Diana Prince. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

When asked about his quarterback on Tuesday, Trojans coach Lincoln Riley quickly replied that Maiava is not injured. — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

The company encouraged employees to use Microsoft Teams, but while some replied promptly, others put their own work first. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

The lawyer for Suncor and Exxon Mobil, Kannon Shanmugam, replied that some three dozen similar lawsuits have been filed around the country, and that no clear ruling on their legality has been reached. — Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Oct. 2026

One person replied asking when the fence near housing would be painted. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Lee replied by email, delighted to accommodate the Federal Reserve economist. — Eamon Javers, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Ted rarely replied and refused to put David on his visitors list, per the publication. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026