answer for
The phrase "answer for" is often used to indicate responsibility or accountability for actions or decisions.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To be responsible or held accountable for something, especially a mistake or wrongdoing.
Example
- She must answer for her actions in court.
- The manager will have to answer for the team's poor performance.
B2General
(common)To face consequences or penalties for something.
Example
- He will answer for his crimes.
- The company must answer for the environmental damage it caused.
C1General
(common)To vouch for or guarantee the behavior or actions of someone else.
Example
- I can't answer for my colleague's behavior.
- She answered for her friend's honesty.
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