1. (v. t.) To say in reply; or, to reunite\.

2. (v. t.) To come, or go, again into the presence of; to join the company of again.

3. (v. t.) To state in reply; -- followed by an object clause.

4. (v. i.) To answer to a reply.

5. (v. i.) To answer, as the defendant to the plaintiff's replication.

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