Synonyms: retort, return, riposte, rejoin, repay, come back
Definition: answer back
Similar words: answer, reply, respond
Definition: react verbally
Usage: She didn't want to answer; answer the question; We answered that we would accept the invitation
Synonyms: return, refund, repay, give back
Definition: pay back
Usage: Please refund me my money
Similar words: pay
Definition: give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
Usage: I paid four dollars for this sandwich; Pay the waitress, please
Definition: make repayment for or return something
Similar words: give
Definition: transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
Usage: I gave her my money; can you give me lessons?; She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care
Synonyms: pay back, repay, reward
Definition: act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
Definition: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Usage: think before you act; We must move quickly; The governor should act on the new energy bill; The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel