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Word: Answer
Speech Type: Verb
Old English andswaru (noun), andswarian (verb), of Germanic origin; from a base shared by swear
ˈɑːnsə
say or write something as a reaction to someone or something
Short Definition:say or write in response
Examples:- ‘Of course I can,’ she answered
- she answered that she would take nothing but the ring
- she tried to answer his questions truthfully
- Steve was about to answer, but Hazel spoke first
act in reaction to (a sound such as a phone ringing or a knock or ring on a door)
Short Definition:act in reaction to
Examples:- Digby answered the door
- she rang Edward's house, hoping the housekeeper would answer
defend oneself against (a charge, accusation, or criticism)
Short Definition:defend oneself against
Examples:- he said he would return to Spain to answer all charges
be suitable for fulfilling (a need); satisfy
Short Definition:be suitable for
Examples:- entrepreneurship is necessary to answer the needs of national and international markets
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