Answer to Meaning in English
expression
ˈænsɝ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
AN-ser too, AN-ser tuh, AN-ser ti
ˈɑːnsɐ/ /tˈuː
AHN-suh TOO
Definition
To give a response or solution to a question, problem, or person. It can also mean to be responsible to someone.
Usage & Nuances
Often followed by 'a question', 'a letter', or 'someone'. In a business or authority context, 'answer to' can mean to be responsible or report to someone ('I answer to the manager'). Not used for physical answers ('this is the answer to the puzzle').
Spanish: responder a - contestar aPortuguese (BR): responder a - resposta paraPortuguese (PT): responder a - resposta paraChinese (Simplified): 回答 - 答复Chinese (Traditional): 回答 - 回覆Hindi: का उत्तर देना - को जवाब देनाArabic: يجيب على - رد علىBengali: উত্তর দেওয়া - জবাবদিহি করাRussian: отвечать на - подчинятьсяJapanese: 応答する - 返事をする - 報告するVietnamese: trả lời - chịu trách nhiệm trướcKorean: 대답하다 - 보고하다 - 책임지다Turkish: cevap vermek - hesap vermekUrdu: جواب دینا - جواب دہ ہوناIndonesian: menjawab - bertanggung jawab kepada
Example Sentences
Please answer to this email as soon as possible.
basic
He did not answer to my question in class.
basic
If you have concerns, you can answer to the manager.
basic
At work, I answer to the regional director.
natural
You only have to answer to yourself at the end of the day.
natural
Politicians must answer to the public for their actions.
natural