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answer

Noun

A statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation (synset 106758700)
"I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics"

is a type of: statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
subtypes:
- rescript - a reply by a Pope to an inquiry concerning a point of law or morality
- feedback - response to an inquiry or experiment
same as: reply, response
A statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem (synset 106756201)
"they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places"

is a type of: statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

subtypes: denouement - the final resolution of the main complication of a literary or dramatic work

same as: resolution, result, solution, solvent
The speech act of replying to a question (synset 107215187)
is a type of: reply, response - the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
subtypes:
- urim and thummim - lots thrown to determine God's answers to yes-no questions
- defence, defense, refutation - the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions
The principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint;
In criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere);
In civil law it must contain denials of all allegations in the plaintiff's complaint that the defendant hopes to controvert and it can contain affirmative defenses or counterclaims (synset 106572245)
referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority

is a type of: pleading - (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
subtypes:
- evasive answer - (law) an answer by a defendant that fails to admit or deny the allegations set forth in the complaint
- nolo contendere, non vult - (law) an answer of `no contest' by a defendant who does not admit guilt but that subjects him to conviction
- plea - (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer)
A nonverbal reaction (synset 101237517)
"his answer to any problem was to get drunk"; "their answer was to sue me"

is a type of: reaction, response - a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent

Verb

React verbally (synset 200817348)
"She didn't want to answer"; "answer the question"; "We answered that we would accept the invitation"

is a type of: say, state, tell - express in words
subtypes:
- call back - return or repeat a telephone call
- counter - speak in response
- field - answer adequately or successfully
- sass - answer back in an impudent or insolent manner
- come back, rejoin, repay, retort, return, riposte - answer back
- bridle - respond to the reins, as of horses
same as: reply, respond
Respond to a signal (synset 200721514)
"answer the door"; "answer the telephone"

is a type of: react, respond - show a response or a reaction to something
Give the correct answer or solution to (synset 200637941)
"answer a question"; "answer the riddle"

is a type of: figure out, lick, puzzle out, solve, work, work out - find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
Understand the meaning of (synset 200637185)
"The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered"

is a type of: figure out, lick, puzzle out, solve, work, work out - find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

same as: resolve
Give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument) (synset 200816833)
"The defendant answered to all the charges of the prosecution"

is a type of: rebut, refute - overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
Be liable or accountable (synset 202751892)
"She must answer for her actions"

is a type of: be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
Be sufficient;
Be adequate, either in quality or quantity (synset 202675578)
"A few words would answer"; "This car suits my purpose well"; "Will $100 do?"; "A `B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school"; "Nothing else will serve"

is a type of: fulfil, fulfill, live up to, satisfy - meet the requirements or expectations of
subtypes:
- bridge over, keep going, tide over - suffice for a period between two points
- go a long way - suffice or be adequate for a while or to a certain extent
- function, serve - serve a purpose, role, or function
- measure up, qualify - prove capable or fit; meet requirements
- go around - be sufficient
same as: do, serve, suffice
Match or correspond (synset 202664648)
"The drawing of the suspect answers to the description the victim gave"

is a type of: agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally - be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Be satisfactory for;
Meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of (synset 201186429)
"This may answer her needs"

is a type of: conform to, fill, fit, fulfil, fulfill, meet, satisfy - fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction
React to a stimulus or command (synset 200720232)
"The steering of my new car answers to the slightest touch"

is a type of: react, respond - show a response or a reaction to something

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