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answering

/ˈɑːn.sə.ɹɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To make a reply or response to.
  2. To speak in defence against; to reply to in defence.
  3. To respond to a call by someone at a door or telephone, or other similar piece of equipment.
  4. To suit a need or purpose satisfactorily.
  5. To be accountable or responsible; to make amends.
  6. To file a document in response to a complaint.
  7. The act of giving an answer.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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