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/ˈɑːnsə fər/

A2

Elementary

1. To take responsibility for something or someone, often in situations involving mistakes or problems.

  • If anything goes wrong, I will answer for it.
  • The manager had to answer for the team's poor performance.

2. To be a guarantee for something, ensuring its reliability or quality.

  • I can answer for the quality of this product.
  • He can answer for her honesty; he's known her for years.

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