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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 honestly
respond justly
reply impartially
answer equitably
Antonyms
reply unfairly
respond unjustly
answer dishonestly
reply 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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