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answer for

VERB
be accountable for
Synonyms
WEAK
accept the responsibility for account for atone for be responsible for explain justify pay for take the blame for

Example Sentences

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The judge said she must answer for her crimes, noting that she had shown no remorse in the years since her arrest.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern discuss AG Bondi’s legacy, and why she may still be dragged before congress to answer for the DOJ’s mishandling of the Epstein Files.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

They had the same answer for the 6-7 Skenes, who turned out pretty good.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

There’s no easy answer for you or any of the millions of people in your position who have been moved from Social Security from disability benefits.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

I started to respond, but Habiba jumped in to answer for me.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad