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answered

VERB

reply, react

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge argue claim defend deny explain plead resolve respond return say solve

STRONG

comeback contest counterclaim disprove dispute echo feedback parry rebut refute rejoin remark retaliate retort sass settle squelch top

WEAK

answer back back at you back talk be in touch field the question get back at get back to give a snappy comeback shoot back talk back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree ask ignore leave question renounce request wonder

STRONG

allow prove

VERB

solve; fulfill

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clarify deal with do meet

STRONG

conform correlate correspond crack dope elucidate fill fit lick pass qualify satisfy serve suffice suit unzip work

WEAK

dope out measure up work through

Antonyms

STRONGEST

miss

STRONG

differ disagree dissatisfy fail lose receive refuse take use

WEAK

ask question

Example Sentences

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Epstein answered, “oh, I thought she was just referring to me.”

From Salon • May 19, 2026

As the crew followed him around the golf course, he chatted confidently to them and when asked what he wanted to be when he was older, cheekily answered: "A racing driver!"

From BBC • May 18, 2026

This week in the Help Me Retire column, Alessandra Malito answered questions from a reader who was concerned about what might happen to her investment account if her broker were to go bankrupt.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

My husband and I eagerly answered my cell, expecting another joyful visit with our granddaughter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

But they continued on because they had no choice, because I was the person who had answered the switchboard when they picked up the telephone.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse