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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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John Legere, T-Mobile’s CEO at the time who pitched the company as the “Un-carrier,” sprinkled emojis throughout his communications, answered customer complaints on social media and attracted subscribers with discounts and flexible contract terms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

This week Quentin Fottrell — the Moneyist — answered a question from a woman who plans to give $20,000 to her son to help with a down payment for a home.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Sir Keir said there were "difficult questions that need to be answered about the way the police handled Henry's murder".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

A request for comment from the firm was not immediately answered.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

‘We hear you,’ Dirk and Markus answered together.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler