answer
answer n
OE andswaru, solemn affirmation to rebut a charge < and-, against + swerian, to swear.
- Reaction; action in response to an action.
- Reply; response to a question.
- Communication; [fig.] glance; meaningful look.
answer [-ed, -ing] v
see answer, n.
- Suffice for; be appropriate for; be suitable for.
- Explain; defend.
- Respond to an action.
- Respond to; reply to a question.