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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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He answered an advert on a college noticeboard for a drummer to join a band called Smile that included Brian May.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

This week, Quentin Fottrell — The Moneyist — answered questions from a 55-year-old woman who is planning ahead.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

Mr. Druckenmiller answered media inquiries with an admirable nonchalance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

“The team has answered the call over the first four weeks,” Harris said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

"I beg your pardon, my lord. I carry none," Don Quixote answered.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios