How to pronounce “answer for”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (ambitransitive) To be held responsible for; to take the blame for something.
• (transitive) To guarantee.
• (transitive) To vouch for (someone); to attest to the character of (someone).
• Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see answer,‎ for.

Practice Nearby Words

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