answer

• "I waited several days for his answer"
• "he wrote replies to several of his critics"

Synonyms

• replyreact verbally; a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
• responsea result; a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent; a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; the manner in which something is greeted; a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister ; the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange; the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals

• "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"
• "the answers were in the back of the book"
• "he computed the result to four decimal places"

Synonyms

• solutiona homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; a method for solving a problem; the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation ; the successful action of solving a problem
• resultissue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); produce as a result or residue; come about or follow as a consequence; a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; something that results; the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause
• resolutiona formal expression by a meeting; the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together ; the trait of being resolute; finding a solution to a problem ; something settled or resolved; analysis into clear-cut components ; (computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the subsidence of swelling or other signs of inflammation (especially in a lung) ; (music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord ; a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
• solventcapable of meeting financial obligations ; a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

• "in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere)"
• "in civil law it must contain denials of all allegations in the plaintiff's complaint that the defendant hopes to controvert and it can contain affirmative defenses or counterclaims"

• "his answer to any problem was to get drunk"
• "their answer was to sue me"

• "She didn't want to answer"
• "answer the question"
• "We answered that we would accept the invitation"

Synonyms

• replyreact verbally; a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
• respondshow a response or a reaction to something ; react verbally; respond favorably or as hoped

• "answer the door"
• "answer the telephone"

• "answer a question"
• "answer the riddle"

• "The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered"

Synonyms

• resolvethe trait of being resolute; a formal expression by a meeting; bring to an end; reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation ; reach a decision; understand the meaning of; make clearly visible; find the solution; cause to go into a solution

• "The defendant answered to all the charges of the prosecution"

• "She must answer for her actions"

• "be adequate, either in quality or quantity"
• "A few words would answer"
• "This car suits my purpose well"
• "Will $100 do?"
• "A `B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school"
• "Nothing else will serve"

Synonyms

• sufficebe sufficient
• doan uproarious party ; the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization ; doctor's degree in osteopathy ; engage in; carry out or perform an action; get (something) done; proceed or get along; give rise to; carry out or practice; be sufficient; create or design, often in a certain way; behave in a certain manner; spend time in prison or in a labor camp; carry on or function; arrange attractively; travel or traverse (a distance)
• serve(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play; serve a purpose, role, or function; do duty or hold offices; contribute or conduce to; be used by; help to some food; provide (usually but not necessarily food); devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas; promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to; spend time in prison or in a labor camp; work for or be a servant to; deliver a warrant or summons to someone; be sufficient; do military service; mate with; put the ball into play

• "The drawing of the suspect answers to the description the victim gave"

• "meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of"
• "This may answer her needs"

• "The steering of my new car answers to the slightest touch"