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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There are many other questions about the detail, which may or may not get answered in the next three weeks.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

On Wednesday, Micron Technology MU -0.31%decrease; down pointing triangle answered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Neither ECB chief executive Richard Gould nor chairman Richard Thompson have spoken publicly, so have not answered questions on their stance.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Former candidate Tom Steyer of San Francisco answered with a dodge or a dose of realism, depending on your view.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

“It’s not really waterproof, Mr. Rossi,” Chase answered.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith