reply
verb (used without object)
to make answer in words or writing; answer; respond.
has replied
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present perfectof reply (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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French Response has replied or quote-tweeted over a dozen Musk posts since late September.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
Titled “February 14,” the episode opens with Carrie revealing that Aidan has replied to her email and has suggested that they meet up for dinner while he’s in town.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2023
Musk has replied to several snarky takes on the Threads launch.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 6, 2023
I made it a point to reach out to the Facebook press office as well as directly messaging a staff member — but to no avail; thus far, no one has replied.
From Washington Times ● May 18, 2023
"She's got tol'able grit, Nance has," replied the farmer, and there was just a tinge of pride in his tones when he said it.
From Rodney The Partisan by Harry Castlemon
