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answer

[an-ser, ahn-] / ˈæn sər, ˈɑn- /
NOUN
reply; reaction
Synonyms
STRONGEST
comment explanation feedback interpretation justification key observation rebuttal remark report resolution response result return sign solution statement
STRONG
acknowledgment antiphon close comeback cooler counterclaim crack defense disclosure echo elucidation guff lip plea refutation rejoinder repartee retort riposte topper vindication wisecrack
WEAK
Band-Aid back talk backcap parting shot pay dirt quick fix rhetorical question thank-you note the ticket
Antonyms
STRONGEST
problem question quiet request silence trouble
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 deny 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
WEAK
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Example Sentences

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"And if I can use a very small percentage of this platform to put out and support and try to get answers, then ultimately that's what I'm here for today."

From BBC

Here are answers to those four key questions.

From Barron's

She has served legal notice to the hospital seeking answers.

From Barron's

When the protests, initially spurred by economic woes, began in late December, Refael consistently got answers.

From Los Angeles Times

I’m not convinced that being given a free day every day will be the answer to that problem.

From MarketWatch

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.