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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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I answered confidently and masculinely: “Hmm, yeah, interesting.”

From Slate • May 12, 2026

"The question must be answered at the end: what have we accomplished and at what cost?" asked Rosa DeLauro, the top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

"I cannot express my happiness in words," she told the BBC, recalling how she was "filled with depression and pain" until her prayers were answered.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The California Court of Appeal answered yes in a 2024 decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“Word gets around Sassafras Springs, Eben. I know you need a seventh Wonder and I might have one for you. Only you can be the judge of that,” Uncle Alf answered.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney