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reply fairly

[/rɪˈplaɪ ˈfɛrli/]
verb phrase
responder com justiça; responder equitativamente
1. To respond to someone in a just, impartial, or honest manner
The judge decided to reply fairly to both parties' arguments during the hearing.
O juiz decidiu responder com justiça aos argumentos de ambas as partes durante a audiência.
2. To give an answer that is reasonable and unbiased
She made an effort to reply fairly to his criticism, acknowledging valid points.
Ela se esforçou para responder equitativamente à crítica dele, reconhecendo pontos válidos.
Synonyms
answer honestlyrespond justlyreply impartiallyanswer equitably
Antonyms
reply unfairlyrespond unjustlyanswer dishonestlyreply biasedly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
responder com justiça; responder de forma equitativa
Common usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
responder de forma justa; replicar equitativamente
Slightly more formal tone in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone a fair shake
play by the rules
keep things fair and square
answer in good faith
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