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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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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

“They killed us inside — we had no answer for their big man. Their matchup zone gave us problems. We couldn’t figure out and we got stagnant.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

There’s no easy answer for you or any of the millions of people in your position who have been moved from Social Security from disability benefits.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

Kelly: I was trying to second guess your answer for this, but I think it's impossible.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

But John found no answer for this voice, for he was in the moment, and out of time.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin