verbπShareTo make a reply or response to."He answered the question."communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo speak in defence against; to reply to in defence."to answer a charge or accusation"communicationlanguageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo respond to a call by someone at a door or telephone, or other similar piece of equipment."Nobody answered when I knocked on the door."communicationtechnologyelectronicsserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo suit a need or purpose satisfactorily."It answers the need."functionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be accountable or responsible; to make amends."He has a lot to answer for."moralguiltbusinessvaluelawworkactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo file a document in response to a complaint."The student was required to answering the complaint letter from the teacher about his late homework. "lawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo correspond to; to be in harmony with; to be in agreement with."Her actions are always answering her promises, showing she is trustworthy. "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be opposite, or to act in opposition."The rebellious teenager was always answering back to his parents, often disagreeing with everything they said. "actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be or act in conformity, or by way of accommodation, correspondence, relation, or proportion; to conform; to correspond; to suit; usually with to."The student's polite tone in the email was answering to the professor's earlier request for respectful communication. "communicationlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo respond to satisfactorily; to meet successfully by way of explanation, argument, or justification; to refute."The lawyer was praised for answering the prosecutor's accusations with solid evidence. "communicationlanguagestatementactionwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be or act in compliance with, in fulfillment or satisfaction of, as an order, obligation, or demand."He answered my claim upon him."actiondemandbusinessservicesystemorganizationgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo render account to or for."The treasurer is answering to the board of directors for the missing funds. "businessfinancelawgovernmentpoliticsorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo atone for; to be punished for."He is answering for his reckless driving with a hefty fine and a suspended license. "guiltmoralreligionsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be or act as an equivalent to, or as adequate or sufficient for; to serve for; to repay."My old, reliable backpack is still answering my needs after five years of school. "valuebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of giving an answer."His answering of the teacher's question was quick and correct. "communicationactionwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading