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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Who retains it is a question that won't be answered until long after the trophy has been lifted and the tarp comes down.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Those questions were answered, although Strasbourg and owners BlueCo wanted him to stay in France.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 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

Bubbe asks, even though she hasn’t answered me.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler