Answer for

verb

Word Frequency: 2.6

Definitions

1.verbTo be held responsible for; to take the blame for something.

"The mayor wil be answering for his crimes for many years."

2.verbTo guarantee.

"I will answer for his debt, if he can't pay on the day."

3.verbTo vouch for (someone); to attest to the character of (someone).

"She's known me for years, and she's always answered for me!"

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