Definition of answer

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Answer (n.) To speak or write in return to, as in return to a call or question, or to a speech, declaration, argument, or the like; to reply to (a question, remark, etc.); to respond to..

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Amoebean :: Amoebean (a.) Alternately answering.
Yea :: Yea (adv.) Yes; ay; a word expressing assent, or an affirmative, or an affirmative answer to a question, now superseded by yes. See Yes..
Responsory :: Responsory (n.) A versicle sung in answer to the priest, or as a refrain..
Summons :: Summons (v.) A warning or citation to appear in court; a written notification signed by the proper officer, to be served on a person, warning him to appear in court at a day specified, to answer to the plaintiff, testify as a witness, or the like..
Imparlance :: Imparlance (n.) Time given to a party to talk or converse with his opponent, originally with the object of effecting, if possible, an amicable adjustment of the suit. The actual object, however, has long been merely to obtain further time to plead, or answer to the allegations of the opposite party..
Short :: Short (superl.) Abrupt; brief; pointed; petulant; as, he gave a short answer to the question..
Sponsor :: Sponsor (n.) One who binds himself to answer for another, and is responsible for his default; a surety..
Indirect :: Indirect (a.) Not tending to an aim, purpose, or result by the plainest course, or by obvious means, but obliquely or consequentially; by remote means; as, an indirect accusation, attack, answer, or proposal..
Metaphrase :: Metaphrase (n.) An answering phrase; repartee.
Quiddity :: Quiddity (n.) The essence, nature, or distinctive peculiarity, of a thing; that which answers the question, Quid est? or, What is it?.
Resolve :: Resolve (v. i.) To solve, as a problem, by enumerating the several things to be done, in order to obtain what is required; to find the answer to, or the result of..
Rescript :: Rescript (v. t.) The answer of an emperor when formallyconsulted by particular persons on some difficult question; hence, an edict or decree..
Serve :: Serve (v. i.) To be of use; to answer a purpose; to suffice; to suit; to be convenient or favorable.
Respondency :: Respondency (n.) The act of responding; the state of being respondent; an answering.
Fulfill :: Fulfill (v. t.) To accomplish or carry into effect, as an intention, promise, or prophecy, a desire, prayer, or requirement, etc.; to complete by performance; to answer the requisitions of; to bring to pass, as a purpose or design; to effectuate..
Reply :: Reply (v. t.) To return for an answer.
Spiritful :: Spirited (a.) Animated; full of life or vigor; lively; full of spirit or fire; as, a spirited oration; a spirited answer..
Do :: Do (v. i.) To succeed; to avail; to answer the purpose; to serve; as, if no better plan can be found, he will make this do..
Abide :: Abide (v. t.) To stand the consequences of; to answer for; to suffer for.
Rowel :: Rowel (n.) A roll of hair, silk, etc., passed through the flesh of horses, answering to a seton in human surgery..
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