say or write something as a reaction to someone or something
‘Of course I can,’ she answered
she answered that she would take nothing but the ring
she tried to answer his questions truthfully
Steve was about to answer, but Hazel spoke first
act in reaction to (a sound such as a phone ringing or a knock or ring on a door)
Digby answered the door
she rang Edward's house, hoping the housekeeper would answer
defend oneself against (a charge, accusation, or criticism)
he said he would return to Spain to answer all charges
be suitable for fulfilling (a need); satisfy
entrepreneurship is necessary to answer the needs of national and international markets