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Definitions

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

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Redick then gave a simple answer for how the Lakers have to deal with the Rockets in the best-of-seven series.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 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

Russell pushed on trying to close the gap, but his own fastest lap was answered by one from Antonelli, underlining that the youngster had an answer for everything Russell could throw at him.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Etiquette expert Nick Leighton says it’s a hard question to answer for a number of reasons.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

“It’s different from the civil case. You’ll still have to answer for Middlefield Prep’s delinquency charges.”

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes