Which preposition should go with reply?

dawoodusmani · #1 (**permalink**) 29-Feb-2008, 07:29

Hi teachers!
Which preposition should go with the verb "reply"? Can we say reply me/him/her etc.? Please provide a few examples.
Best regards!
Dawood

Shakespeare's brother · #2 (**permalink**) 29-Feb-2008, 09:41

Reply:

to me, to him, with thanks, on time

dawoodusmani · #3 (**permalink**) 29-Feb-2008, 10:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shakespeare's brother

Reply:

to me, to him, with thanks, on time

Could you please use it in a few sentences? It'll be easy for me to understand then.
Regards!
Dawood

Shakespeare's brother · #4 (**permalink**) 29-Feb-2008, 10:57

Please reply to me with reference to the job application.

You had best reply to him rather than me; he knows more about it.

I'd like to reply with thanks to your knid offer.

You had better reply on time otherwise you'll miss yoru chance.

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