Erwidern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erwidern" is used as verb with the meaning of "reply", "answer" or "respond".

Essential properties of "erwidern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: erwidern
  • Simple past: erwiderte
  • Participle: erwidert

See full conjugation of erwidern

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "erwidern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To reply or answer someone, particularly verbally"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie erwiderte seine Frage mit einem Lächeln.She answered his question with a smile.
  2. Ich konnte nichts erwidern, weil ich sprachlos war.I couldn't reply because I was speechless.
  3. Er erwiderte den Gruß freundlich.He returned the greeting kindly.

2.) "To reciprocate a gesture, action, or feeling"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie erwiderte seine Liebe mit gleicher Intensität.She reciprocated his love with equal intensity.
  2. Er erwiderte das Kompliment höflich.He returned the compliment politely.
  3. Die Gastgeber erwiderten unseren Besuch im nächsten Monat.The hosts returned our visit next month.
  4. Sie erwiderte den Angriff mit Gegenangriff.She returned the attack with a counter-attack.
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