answering Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb react verbally
   answer; reply; respond.
   
   • She didn't want to answer
   • answer the question
   • We answered that we would accept the invitation
2. verb respond to a signal
   answer.
   
   • answer the door
   • answer the telephone
3. verb give the correct answer or solution to
   answer.
   
   • answer a question
   • answer the riddle
4. verb understand the meaning of
   answer; resolve.
   
   • The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered
5. verb give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument)
   answer.
   
   • The defendant answered to all the charges of the prosecution
6. verb be liable or accountable
   answer.
   
   • She must answer for her actions
7. verb be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
   answer; do; suffice; serve.
   
   • A few words would answer
   • This car suits my purpose well
   • Will $100 do?
   • A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school
   • Nothing else will serve
8. verb match or correspond
   answer.
   
   • The drawing of the suspect answers to the description the victim gave
9. verb be satisfactory for; meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of
   answer.
   
   • This may answer her needs
10. verb react to a stimulus or command
    answer.
    
    • The steering of my new car answers to the slightest touch
11. adjective satellite replying
    respondent.
    
    • an answering glance
    • an answering smile

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