| 单词 | thesaurus/articles/to-answer-someone |
| 释义 | Thesaurus article:to answer someoneto answer someoneThese words mean to react to a question, letter, phone call, etc. Answerandreplyhave the same meaning and can be used when reporting speech. You cananswerorreply toa letter, email, or advert, but you usuallyanswera question. "Thank you", she answered. I never answered his letters. He immediately replied to my email. The man replied that something was missing. Respondmeans reply, and is often to talk about reacting to a formal request. It can also mean to react to something such as a stimulus or treatment. We aim to respond to all enquiries within five working days. The patient is now starting to respond to treatment. If someonereactsto an idea, an offer, criticism, etc. they respond to it by speaking or acting in a certain way. He reacted positively to the proposal. Get back tomeans to reply to someone at a later time. I'll look into it and get back to you. The wordexplainis used when someone answers in a way that makes something clearer or easier to understand. "What happened?" she asked. - "There's no time to explain!" he said. Clarifyis used when someone answers in a way that explains or gives extra details about something, making it clearer or easier to understand. Can you clarify how much all this is going to cost? Retortmeans to answer quickly in an angry or funny way.Rejoinis a formal word for this. "Why should I have to?", she retorted. "Time enough for my boss to give me my marching orders", she huffily rejoined. You can use the wordacknowledgeto talk about telling someone that you have received a letter or an email. We will acknowledge your application by email or text. Related articlesan answer |
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