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

Example Sentences

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But Moore says his boss "always had an answer for everything".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

He also believed they had tried to coerce him, and decided they should have to answer for it publicly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

And so, after three hours, I have a sad answer for my cousins.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026

Changing an answer for a friend when we’re self-checking a quiz.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina