answered

VERB

reply, react

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge argue claim defend deny explain plead resolve respond return say solve

STRONG

comeback contest counterclaim disprove dispute echo feedback parry rebut refute rejoin remark retaliate retort sass settle squelch top

WEAK

answer back back at you back talk be in touch field the question get back at get back to give a snappy comeback shoot back talk back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree ask ignore leave question renounce request wonder

STRONG

allow prove

VERB

solve; fulfill

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clarify deal with do meet

STRONG

conform correlate correspond crack dope elucidate fill fit lick pass qualify satisfy serve suffice suit unzip work

WEAK

dope out measure up work through

Antonyms

STRONGEST

miss

STRONG

differ disagree dissatisfy fail lose receive refuse take use

WEAK

ask question

Example Sentences

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Protesters answered with chants of “Si, se puede.”

From Slate • May 29, 2026

It’s literally like someone answered my cry inside and went, ‘Calm down, it’s going to be OK.’

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

On his first day, he met with Chinese officials and answered questions about the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

With a crack at the Champions League just one play-off tie away - and having answered Celtic's call three times in his career - could O'Neill really resist a fourth and final spell?

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“Bat,” Mr. Grayson answered, “sometimes we have to wait. It’s good practice to delay gratification.”

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold