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Meaning of answered

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

answered

Pronunciation:/ænsɜːd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To make a reply or response to.

    Example: He answered the question.

  2. To speak in defence against; to reply to in defence.

    Example: to answer a charge or accusation

  3. To respond to a call by someone at a door or telephone, or other similar piece of equipment.

    Example: Nobody answered when I knocked on the door.

  4. To suit a need or purpose satisfactorily.

    Example: It answers the need.