Answer for

phrasal verb

To explain or justify your actions or decisions, often to someone in a position of authority.

I made the decision, I'll answer for it
Visual representation of "answer for" - To explain or justify your actions or decisions, often to someone in a position of authority

Often appears as...

  • answer for actions
  • answer for decisions

Usage tips

Disapproving

phrasal verb

To be held responsible for something.

He will have to answer for his crimes
Visual representation of "answer for" - To be held responsible for something

Often appears as...

  • answer for crimes
  • answer for behavior

Usage tips

Disapproving

phrasal verb

To represent or speak on behalf of others.

He was chosen to answer for the group
Visual representation of "answer for" - To represent or speak on behalf of others

Often appears as...

  • answer for the group
  • answer for the team
phrasal verb

To explain or justify your actions or decisions, often to someone in a position of authority.

I made the decision, I'll answer for it
Visual representation of "answer for" - To explain or justify your actions or decisions, often to someone in a position of authority

Often appears as...

  • answer for actions
  • answer for decisions

Usage tips

Disapproving

phrasal verb

To be held responsible for something.

He will have to answer for his crimes
Visual representation of "answer for" - To be held responsible for something

Often appears as...

  • answer for crimes
  • answer for behavior

Usage tips

Disapproving

phrasal verb

To represent or speak on behalf of others.

He was chosen to answer for the group
Visual representation of "answer for" - To represent or speak on behalf of others

Often appears as...

  • answer for the group
  • answer for the team
Definition 1 of 3
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Authority Context

Used when someone must explain their actions to a higher-up, like a boss or teacher.

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If the project fails, I will answer for it to the board.
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Personal Responsibility

Shows a person's readiness to accept the outcomes of their choices.

Illustration for Personal Responsibility
She knew the risks and was willing to answer for her decisions.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Authority Context

Used when someone must explain their actions to a higher-up, like a boss or teacher.

Illustration for Authority Context
If the project fails, I will answer for it to the board.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Personal Responsibility

Shows a person's readiness to accept the outcomes of their choices.

Illustration for Personal Responsibility
She knew the risks and was willing to answer for her decisions.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Authority Context

Used when someone must explain their actions to a higher-up, like a boss or teacher.

Illustration for Authority Context
If the project fails, I will answer for it to the board.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Personal Responsibility

Shows a person's readiness to accept the outcomes of their choices.

Illustration for Personal Responsibility
She knew the risks and was willing to answer for her decisions.
Visual representation of the word "Answer for"

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