Take responsibility for, take charge of, as in The new alarm system has to answer for the security of the grounds . [Late 1200s]

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Take the blame for, as in The kids who were caught shoplifting have a lot to answer for . [c. 1200]

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To vouch for or sponsor someone, as in I'll answer for John as a reliable employee . [Early 1700s]

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