Meaning of 'answer'

noun

a nonverbal reaction

Example: "Your answer to any problem was to get drunk."

noun

the principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint

noun

a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

Synonyms: resolution

noun

a written or spoken statement that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

Example: "I waited several days for your answer."

Synonyms: response

noun

the speech act of replying to a question

verb

to give the correct answer or solution to

Example: "I answered all the questions on the test."

verb

to react to a stimulus or command

Example: "The steering of my new car answers to the slightest touch."

verb

to give a defence or refutation of a charge or in an argument

Example: "The defendant answered to all the charges of the prosecution."

verb

to match or correspond

Example: "The drawing of the suspect answers to the description the victim gave."

verb

to be sufficient

Example: "This answers our requirements completely."

Synonyms: serve

verb

to be liable or accountable

Example: "They must answer for their actions."