Please answer by telex.
Source: tatoeba (39276)
Telex
/ˈtɛˌlɛks/
Synonyms for "telex" (60 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (12)
cablecablegramclosed-circuit telegraphycodeday letterduplex telegraphyelectricityfacsimile telegraphfast telegramflashinterrupterkey
Strong matches (18)
Related words (30)
submarine telegraphytelautographytelegramtelegraphtelegraphicstelegraphyteleprinterteletypeteletype networkteletypewriterteletypewritingteletypingtickertransmittransmittertypotelegraphtypotelegraphywirewire service
Noun(11 words)
teleprinterteletype machineteletypewritertelex documenttelex machinetelex networktelex servicetelex systemtelex transmissiontransmit by telexuse telex machine
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: cable, cablegram, closed-circuit telegraphy, code, day letter.
- Sentence evidence is available for telex, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, wordnet, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "telex".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "telex"
Keep "telex" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "telex" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "telex", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "telex" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriescharacter printercharacter-at-a-time printercommunicate electronicallycommunicationmessageoperate equipmentserial printertelecommunicatetelecommunicationtransmit electronicallyuse telecommunication equipment
More specific
13 entriesacknowledged telexbroadcast telexpriority telextelex a bulletintelex a contracttelex a documenttelex a formtelex a memotelex a noticetelex a reporttelex bureautelex facilitytelex terminal
Collocations
10 entriestelex a documenttelex bureautelex machinetelex messagetelex networktelex operatortelex servicetelex terminaltelex to headquarterstelex transmission
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesTranslations
27 translations across 23 languages.
Arabic
2 entries- تِلِكْس noun (teletype network)
- تِلِكْس noun (teletype network)
Belarusian
1 entries- тэ́лекс noun (teletype network)
Bulgarian
1 entries- те́лекс noun (teletype network)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 電傳 /电传 noun (teletype network)
Danish
1 entries- telex noun (teletype network)
Dutch
1 entries- telex noun (teletype network)
French
1 entries- télex noun (teletype network)
German
1 entries- Telex noun (teletype network)
Greek
1 entries- τέλεξ noun (teletype network)
Indonesian
1 entries- teleks noun (teletype network)
Italian
1 entries- telex noun (teletype network)
Japanese
2 entries- テレックス noun (teletype network)
- 加入電信 noun (teletype network)
Kazakh
1 entries- телекс noun (teletype network)
Korean
2 entries- 가입전신 noun (teletype network)
- 텔렉스 noun (teletype network)
Macedonian
1 entries- телекс noun (teletype network)
Persian
1 entries- تلکس noun (teletype network)
Romanian
1 entries- telex noun (teletype network)
Russian
1 entries- те́лекс noun (teletype network)
Serbo-Croatian
2 entries- tèleks noun (teletype network)
- тѐлекс noun (teletype network)
Swedish
1 entries- telex noun (teletype network)
Turkish
1 entries- teleks noun (teletype network)
Ukrainian
1 entries- те́лекс noun (teletype network)
Vietnamese
1 entries- viễn tín noun (teletype network)
Sample sentences
2 total sentences available.
Please reply by telex.
Source: tatoeba (436019)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "telex"?
Closest matches include cable, cablegram, closed-circuit telegraphy, code, day letter.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "telex"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.